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Desdemona

Female

Meaning

Misery

Origin

Greek

Pronunciation

/dɛzdəˈmoʊnə/

Traits associated with the name Desdemona:

Dogs named Desdemona tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Desdemona?

Naming your dog Desdemona suggests that you have an appreciation for literature and the arts. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of empathy and a desire to protect those who are vulnerable.

Is Desdemona a good dog name?

Desdemona has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Desdemona isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

7,033

2,067

New York City Dog Name Database

2,823

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Desdemona is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Desdemona was, in the past month, the 6748th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Desdemona is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Desdemona was viewed 28 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Desdemona's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Desdemona is most adored in Tennessee, Massachusetts and New Jersey.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oregon, Texas and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Desdemona.

Desdemona is found in these categories:

celestial

She's Othello's star-crossed lover, shining brightly in Shakespearean tragedy.

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belonging to the Lord

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Day's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.

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The very intelligent character from scooby doo

Darla

Dear, Loved One

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