Desdemona Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Desdemona Name at a Glance

Name	Desdemona
Meaning	Misery. Unlucky. Famous bearer: Desdemona was the heroine of Shakespeare's play Othello'.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Desdemona Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Desdemona means “Misery. Unlucky. Famous bearer: Desdemona was the heroine of Shakespeare's play Othello”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Desdemona Name Origin

Our database records Desdemona under Greek origin. Browse more Greek baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Desdemona a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Desdemona is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Desdemona

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