Demi
Meaning of Demi
Demi (pronounced DEM-ee) began life as a bright nickname for Demetria—daughter of Demeter, the Greek harvest goddess—and then cheerfully declared its independence as a stand-alone star. A bonus twist: in French demi means “half,” a wink to the tiny half-pint who’s about to become your whole world. Pop culture keeps the spotlight warm with icons like actress Demi Moore and pop powerhouse Demi Lovato, so the name feels both familiar and fresh. On U.S. charts, Demi has been gliding upward since the ’90s, now hanging out in the mid-300s: well-known enough to avoid spelling lessons, rare enough to stay special. Short, sweet, and just a touch unexpected, Demi offers parents a sparkling alternative to favorites like Emma or Remi—and its two tidy syllables pack plenty of personality into a pocket-sized package.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as DEM-ee (/ˈdɛmi/)
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Notable People Named Demi
| Demi Lovato is an American singer, songwriter, and actress who rose to fame in the Disney Channel film Camp Rock and with her debut hit This Is Me. |
| Demi Moore is an American actress who rose to fame in the 1980s, became the highest paid actress by 1995, won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award, earned Oscar, BAFTA, and Emmy nominations, made the 2025 Time 100, and will receive a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in 2026. |
| Demi Payne is a former American pole vaulter. |
| Demi is a prolific children’s book author and illustrator with over 300 titles to her name. |
| Demi Vollering is a Dutch professional racing cyclist for FDJ Suez. |
| Demi Getschko is a Brazilian computer scientist and Internet pioneer who is CEO of NIC.br. |
| Demi Rose Mawby is a British model and social media star. |
| Demi Burnett is an American TV personality who rose to fame on The Bachelor and later appeared on The Bachelorette and on Bachelor in Paradise seasons six and seven. |
