Desire: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance

Meaning
Longing, wish
Origin
English
Pronunciation
dih-ZY-er

Desire is an English name used for both boys and girls meaning “longing, wish”. It appears in our list of 175+ New England Baby Names With Preppy Coastal Class.

Meaning & Origin of Desire

Meaning: Longing, wish.

Origin: English.

How to Pronounce Desire

dih-ZY-erIPA /dɪˈzaɪər/

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