Dedie
d(e)-die
US Popularity:7643
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Black, dark; Divine; Longing, desire
Dedie is a gender-neutral name that stands alongside Deedee, Dedi, and other similar monikers. While Dedie and its variants are nicknames for any title beginning with the letter D, they have their own origins and definitions. Dedie could stem from du, a Welsh word meaning "dark" or "black," perhaps describing your little one's impressive dark hair! The Dee River in Scotland is named for a Celtic word that translates to "divine," so get ready to watch sweet Dedie shine! This moniker could also be a shortened form of Dédier, a French variant of the Latin Desiderius. Meaning "longing" or "desire," Dédier could remind you of all the wishes for happiness, success, and friendship you'll make for little Dedie.
How Popular Is The Name Dedie?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1965
Gender:
Girl
#6739
in 1965
+ 234
from 1964
Sources
Behind the Name, Deedee, June 2023
Ancestry, Dee Family History
Behind the Name, Dee (place), October 2024
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 121
Behind the Name, Dédier, May 2018
Behind the Name, Desiderius, November 2019
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