Origin, Meaning, And History Of Desdemona
Desdemona is an edgy feminine name of Greek origin derived from the Greek word ‘dysdaimon,’ which means ill-fated or unfortunate. The name is associated with elegant qualities. In recent years, parents looking for a name with gothic appeal and unique significance are opting for it as a given name.
The name was made famous by the character created by William Shakespeare in his great tragedy “The Tragedy of Othello, A Moor in Venice” in the early 17th century. Desdemona was an exceptionally beautiful Venetian woman who was a tragic victim and a lovable character. She falls in love and gets married to Othello, who was a general in the Venetian army. Iago, the story’s primary antagonist, falsely frames Desdemona as an adulterous woman, and Othello falls prey to his wicked schemes. Subsequently, Othello takes the life of his beloved wife in blinding rage and jealousy. This tragic end reflects the meaning of the name.
Some cute names like Desi, Dee, Des, Mona, and De are used as nicknames to refer to Desdemona with love.
In astronomy, Desdemona is the name of one of the moons of Uranus. Desdemona is part of the Portia Group of satellites, including Bianca, Cressida, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Cupid, Belinda, and Perdita.
In the animal kingdom, Desdemona underwing is a species of moth first described by Henry Edwards in 1882. Some fictional characters featuring the name Desdemona may have positively impacted the title’s popularity. A character from Jeffrey Eugenides’s novel Middlesex is namedDesdemona. Another reference comes from the video game Fallout 4, whereDesdemona的一个主要派系的领袖。Desdemona is also the name of a popular song recorded by the English band The Searchers in 1971.
A prominent Italian actress, Desdemona Mazza, was known for her roles in silent movies such as The Call of The Blood and The Mysteries of Paris.
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Desdemona On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of Desdemona can be understood better from the graphs based on the data provided by the Social Security Administration.
Popularity Over Time
The graph shows that in 1994, seven babies per million were named Desdemona, while in 2017, eight babies per million shared this title.
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In 1994, Desdemona held the 10,866th rank, which further decreased to 11,922nd rank in 2017.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Desdemona?
The name Desdemona means misery or unlucky. name of shakespeare's heroine.
2. What is the origin of the name Desdemona?
Desdemona has a Gothic origin.
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