Dessie (given name)

Dessie is a given name, primarily used as a feminine name, though it can occasionally be used as a masculine name. It is often considered a diminutive of the name Desdemona, of Greek origin, meaning "ill-starred" or "unhappy." Dessie can also be a short form of other names beginning with "Des-," such as Desiree or Desmond. Its use has varied across different regions and time periods.