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Desmond

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Meaning

From an Irish surname which was derived from Deasmhumhain meaning "South Munster", originally indica

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Based on famous people named Desmond and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Desmond

Desmond MacCarthy

Sir Charles Otto Desmond MacCarthy FRSL (20 May 1877 – 7 June 1952) was a British writer and the foremost literary and dramatic critic of his day.

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Desmond Skirrow

John Desmond Skirrow (13 November 1923England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007 – 16 August 1976) was a British advertising executive and novelist.

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Desmond King-Hele

Desmond George King-Hele FRS (3 November 1927 at Seaford in Sussex – 25 December 2019) was a British physicist, poet and author who crossed the divide between the arts and science to write.

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Desmond Ackner, Baron Ackner

Desmond James Conrad Ackner, Baron Ackner, (18 September 1920 – 21 March 2006) was a British judge and Lord of Appeal in Ordinary.

Desmond Brayley, Baron Brayley

John Desmond Brayley, Baron Brayley MC DL (29 January 1917 – 16 March 1977) was a British Army officer and wealthy self made businessman and Labour Government Army minister.

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