Dessie

Dessie is a feminine name that can have a variety of origins and meanings. To start, it can be a short version of the Greek Odessa, meaning “to hate” or “full of wrath,” but don’t let those meanings discourage you. A name like this can encourage baby to see anger as a normal emotion that they can express in a safe, healthy way. Dessie can also be a variant of the French Desiree or Latin Desiderius, meaning “desired,” “wished,” or “longed for,” encouraging baby to pursue their passions throughout their life. Furthering Dessie’s reign as an adorable nickname, it can also come from the Irish Desmond, meaning “from South Munster, Ireland,” as well as the Greek Desdemona, meaning “ill-fated” or “unfortunate.” Whether you want to help baby build their wanderlust for new places or persevere through the darkest times, Dessie can provide plenty of inspiration.