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Origin: Irish

Meaning: From southern Munster

Celebrate baby’s Irish roots with the name Des. This masculine name acts as a short, sweet nickname for Desmond, which translates to “from southern Munster.” This can connect baby to the modern-day province in Ireland and the historical Irish kingdom of the same name. The region of Munster is rich in history and folklore, and the name Des can always connect baby to this magic.