Desdemona

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    Origin:
  • Greek: Unlucky; Shakespeare''s leading lady in Othello, Desdemona is a faithful, loving wife who dies for her love. A satellite of Uranus is named for her.
    "Those that do teach young babes
    Do it with gentle means and easy tasks." —Desdemona, on how to handle her husband Act IV, Scene ii
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How popular is Desdemona? Here's how many babies were named Desdemona over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Desmona
Syllables:
4
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