Desi

Unisex

Meaning

Longing

Origin

Italian

Pronunciation

/ˈdeɪsi/

Traits associated with the name Desi:

Dogs named Desi tend to be loving, strong-willed, industrious, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship, empathy, and courage.

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

That you have a fondness for classic names, or that you have a fondness for the classic television show "I Love Lucy" and its star, Desi Arnaz.

Is Desi a good dog name?

Desi has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Desi 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

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638
New York City Dog Name Database
1,011
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Desi was, in the past month, the 1294th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Desi 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, Desi was viewed 74 times, and liked 4 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Desi is most adored in Oregon, Ohio and New York.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in District of Columbia, Arizona and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Desi:

  1. Golden Retriever
  2. Pomeranian
  3. Poodle
  4. Labrador Retriever
  5. Chihuahua

Desi is found in these categories:

hunting dog names
hunting

Desi is often chosen for hunting dogs due to its strong, short, and easily recognizable sound.

italian dog names
italian

Not directly linked to Italian culture or language.

spanish dog names
spanish

Short for Desiderio, a common name in Spanish-speaking countries.

Dog names like Desi:

Cook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
Little old sword
a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)
surrealist Spanish painter (1904-1989)
Noble leader/ruler.
Leader, commander, governor of a province
Desi dog name meaning

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