Desiree
Origin of the name Desiree:
From the Latin Desiderāta, which is from desiderata (desired).
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I've only encountered the name pronounced DEH-zi-ray, rather than deh-zi-RAY.
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Rae, Desi
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In the English form "Desire", this name was often given by 17th century Puritans in New England.
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Desiree Clary, one-time fiancee of Napoleon, who later married Jean Baptiste Bernadotte. When her husband was elected as King Karl VI Johan of Sweden, she became Queen of Sweden. To this day, the first daughter of Swedish royals is always given "Desiree" as one of her middle names. The current Crown Princess of Sweden is named Victoria Ingrid Alice Desiree.
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"Desiree", song by Neil Diamond.
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- #381 in United States
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