Desired or day man
As a masculine name, Desi is often a diminutive of Desiderio, derived from the Latin 'desiderium' meaning desire or longed for. As a feminine name, it frequently serves as a short form of Desiree. It also has roots as a shortened form of Desmond, an Irish surname referring to South Munster.
Less common today
Desi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,257 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Cuban-American actor and star of 'I Love Lucy'
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Character in the film 'Gone Girl' · Gone Girl
