Dessie
Meaning of Dessie
Dessie is a charming and unique name for baby girls. It originated from the French name Desiree, which means "desired" or "longed for." The American English pronunciation of Dessie is DEH-see (/ˈdɛsi/). This name has been given to newborns in the United States since the late 19th century and continues to be used today. While its popularity has fluctuated over time, Dessie remains a lovely choice for parents seeking a timeless and elegant name for their daughter.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as DEH-see (/ˈdɛsi/)
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Notable People Named Dessie
| Dessie O'Hare, also known as "The Border Fox", is an Irish republican paramilitary and former most wanted man in Ireland. |
| Dessie Hutchinson is an Irish athlete who transitioned from professional football to become a successful hurler for the Waterford county team. |
| Dessie Hughes was an accomplished Irish racehorse trainer and jockey, known for his success at the Cheltenham Festival and as the father of British champion jockey, Richard Hughes. |
| Dessie Smith Prescott was Florida’s first professional woman guide and the first female licensed pilot in the state, inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame in 1999. |
| Dessie Finnegan is a former Gaelic football player known for his time with the Louth inter-county team and St Patrick's GFC of Lordship, County Louth, winning a National Football League Division 3 medal in 2011. |
