Desmond

Desmond is in the English language, a male first name and family name.

Origin and Meaning

The name is a name of origin, formed by an Irish surname which was derived from the Gaelic Deas - Mhumhan meaning " from south Munster ".

Desmond Connell ( born 1926 ), Irish clergyman, Archbishop of Dublin
Desmond Dekker (1941-2006), Jamaican ska singer
Desmond Douglas ( born 1955 ), English tennis players
Desmond Llewelyn (1914-1999), Welsh actor
Desmond Marquette (1908-1999), American Cutter
Desmond O'Malley ( born 1939 ), Irish politician
Desmond Tutu ( born 1931 ), Anglican Archbishop of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize

Barry Desmond ( born 1935 ), Irish trade union official and politician ( Irish Labour Party )
Dermot Desmond ( born 1950 ), Irish entrepreneurs
Eileen Desmond (1932-2005), Irish politician (Irish Labour Party )
Olga Desmond (1890-1964), German dancer and actress
Paul Desmond (1924-1977), American jazz saxophonist
Richard Desmond ( born 1951 ), British publisher
Richard Desmond ( hockey player ) ( 1927-1990 ), American professional ice hockey goaltender

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