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The baby name Dessy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DESS-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛsi/).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Pronunciation: DESS-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛsi/)

What is the meaning of the name Dessy ?

The baby name Dessy is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DESS-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛsi/).

Dessy is in Origin.

Dessy is a multicultural diminutive that functions as a standalone given name in modern use. In Bulgaria it is the familiar short form of Desislava (Десислава), a medieval Slavic name borne by nobles; in Greek circles it shortens Despina (Δέσποινα). English- and French-speaking families may use Dessy as a pet form of Désirée or Desideria, while in Ireland and Scotland a similar nickname “Dessie” is common for the male name Desmond, with Dessy appearing as a variant spelling.

Its meaning depends on the source: from Latin desiderare it conveys “desired, wished-for”; from Greek despoina it means “lady, mistress”; and via Slavic -slava it carries the sense of “glory, fame.” As a recent independent name, Dessy is rare but recognizable and international. Variant spellings and related nicknames include Desi, Dessi, Dessie, Dessa, and Desy; formal counterparts include Desislava, Despina, Désirée, Desideria, and Desmond.

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Dessy – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
ID 0 #37 3 2,238
ID Girls 0 #46 54 3,319
BG 0 #74 9 1,799
TW 0 #98 6 4,523
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
KW 0 #120 2 5,216
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
BW Boys 0 #154 1 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
BG Girls 0 #188 36 3,559
NA Girls 0 #212 13 7,146
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
TW Girls 0 #249 28 8,139
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Boys 0 #332 14 8,138
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #338 6 15,378
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #387 3 7,057
YE 0 #398 1 8,639
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
MX 0 #445 1 8,339
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #513 6 9,861
SG Girls 0 #538 49 18,916
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
AE Girls 0 #544 10 20,968
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
CR Girls 0 #572 2 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
HK Girls 0 #596 20 16,104
BO Boys 0 #621 2 9,244
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SG Boys 0 #737 3 17,960
NG Girls 0 #755 32 15,093
MY Girls 0 #845 150 24,821
NG Boys 0 #900 52 16,906
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
SA Girls 0 #912 24 25,931
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #924 3 14,506
PE Girls 0 #932 12 14,861
NL Girls 0 #934 22 5,933
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,066 13 16,140
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,177 6 25,439
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,230 7 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,433 14 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Dessy is popular in 52 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
AO
BG
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BN

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People also ask about Dessy

Dessy is predominantly a girl's name.
Dessy is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DESS-ee (IPA: /ˈdɛsi/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Desi, Desy, Dessi and Dessie.