désirées

Désirée is a feminine given name of French origin. It is derived from the French desire word désir, meaning “desire” or “wish,” with the feminine suffix -ée, and can be interpreted as “desired” or “wanted.” In historical and literary contexts the name carries associations with romance and aristocracy, reflecting its French roots. In everyday usage, Désirée appears in Francophone countries and in international contexts, and is sometimes rendered as Desirée in English-language texts. The plural form désirées is the standard feminine plural in French, used to describe multiple things or people that are desired or, when used as a proper name, to refer to multiple individuals named Désirée in some texts.

Notable bearer: Désirée Clary (1777–1860) is the most prominent historical figure associated with the name. She became Queen Désirée of Sweden and Norway as the wife of Crown Prince Jean Bernadotte, who would become King Charles XIV John. Her life and status as a queen consort contributed to the name’s recognition in northern Europe during the 19th century and beyond.

Usage and variations: The name appears in various languages and cultures, with spelling variants such as Desirée in English-speaking contexts and in other European languages. Accent marks and diacritical conventions vary by country and typographic practice. Beyond its use as a personal name, the feminine form désirée can function as an adjective in French, meaning “desired” when describing a feminine noun.

See also: Desirée, a common alternative spelling; Désir (desire) and related names in Romance-language onomastics.