Demie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Demie

What is the meaning of the name Demie ?

The baby name Demie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdɛmi/ (DEM-ee).

Demie is French in Origin.

Demie is a contemporary variant of Demi, used as a short form of Demetria (and, by extension, Demetrius/Demetrios). These derive from the Greek name Demetrios, meaning "belonging to" or "devoted to Demeter," the goddess of grain and the harvest; the name therefore carries earthy, nurturing associations. The -ie ending also aligns with French orthography and echoes demie, the feminine form of "half," giving the spelling a stylish continental feel, though the given name’s roots remain firmly Greek.

In modern use Demie is chiefly feminine in English-speaking countries and saw wider adoption from the late 20th century alongside the rise of Demi (notably via actress Demi Moore). The Demie spelling offers a softer, vintage nickname vibe. Variants and related forms include Demi, Demy, Dimi; longer forms Demetria, Demetra, Dimitra; masculine counterparts Demetrius, Demetrios, Dimitrios, and Dmitri, with diminutives like Dima in Slavic contexts. Meaning: "devoted to Demeter," "of the earth/harvest."