Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 02, 2024

Desi

US Popularity Rank: 4873

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Longing, desire

Desi is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin, meaning “longing” or “desire.” It's a variant of the names Desiree and Desiderio and is a sweet way to show baby how much they mean to you. Cuban-American actor and comedian Desi Arnaz, most famous for starring in I Love Lucy alongside his wife Lucille Ball, gives this name a healthy dose of vintage appeal.

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