Girl
Greek / French
2 syllables
Demi
DEM-ee
/ˈdɛmi/
"Daughter of the earth" — a name of pop star cool, fierce spirit, and unexpected ancient depth
Demi is a short form of Demetria, the feminine form of Demetrios — a name honoring Demeter, the Greek goddess of the earth, grain, and harvest. It also functions as a French prefix meaning 'half.' The name became famous through actress Demi Moore in the early 1990s and has a cool, punchy energy that sits perfectly between its ancient Greek roots and its contemporary pop-culture associations. Demi Lovato brought it back into the spotlight for a new generation.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesDe · mi
GenderGirl
OriginGreek / French
Root WordDemetria / Demi
MeaningEarth mother, half
PopularityCommon
Peak Year1993
Trend
→ Stable
About the Name Demi
Demi is a short form of Demetria, which derives from the Greek goddess Demeter, whose name means 'earth mother' (from ge/da meaning earth and meter meaning mother). As a standalone name, Demi also carries the French meaning of 'half' (as in demi-tasse, half-cup). Together these meanings suggest both grounded earthiness and a sense of duality or incompleteness yearning for wholeness.
Yes, Demi is traditionally a short form of Demetria (or Demeter). Both Demi Moore and Demi Lovato carry Demetria as a longer form of their name — Demi Moore's birth name is Demi Gene and Demi Lovato's full name is Demetria Devonne Lovato. However, Demi is now widely used as a complete given name in its own right.
Demi is associated with fierce independence, creativity, and an intense, passionate nature. People named Demi tend to be seen as bold, expressive, and authentically themselves — someone who doesn't hide her feelings and brings powerful energy to everything she does. Both famous Demis reinforce this image of strength and vulnerability in equal measure.
Demi is in the Common tier, having enjoyed periods of popularity tied to its famous bearers. It peaked in the early 1990s with Demi Moore's stardom and saw another surge with Demi Lovato's career. Today it remains recognizable and occasionally chosen, particularly among parents who admire its cool, punchy two-syllable structure and pop-culture associations.
Demi's short, strong two syllables pair well with longer, more flowing middle names. Beautiful options include Demi Rose, Demi Grace, Demi Elise, Demi Nicole, and Demi Renee. Two-syllable middles like Demi Elise or Demi Marie create a pleasing symmetry, while single-syllable options like Demi Rose or Demi Jade give a punchy, direct feel.
Demi connects to Demeter, one of the twelve Olympian gods and one of the most important goddesses in ancient Greek religion. Demeter presided over the harvest, grain, fertility of the earth, and the sacred law of nature's cycles. Her most famous myth involves the abduction of her daughter Persephone, whose annual absence in the underworld was believed to cause winter, while her return brought spring. Demi thus carries this ancient earth-goddess energy in its two light syllables.
Personality of Demi
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Demi
Creativity
86%
Elegance
80%
Independence
90%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
86%
Warmth
78%
Famous People Named Demi
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Demi Moore
American actress known for Ghost, G.I. Jane, and Striptease
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Demi Lovato
American singer, songwriter, and mental health advocate
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Demi Roussos
Greek singer known for Forever and Ever, hugely popular in the 1970s
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Demi Sims
British reality television personality
Middle Names for Demi
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Demi
Demi Rose
Demi Grace
Demi Jade
Demi Elise
Demi Marie
Demi Nicole
Demi Renee
Demi Pearl
Demi Skye
Demi Faye
Demi Jo
Demi Ann
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History of Demi
800 BCE
Demeter worshipped throughout ancient Greece as the goddess of grain and the harvest
1963
Demi Moore born as Demi Gene Guynes, later to make the name famous worldwide
1990
Ghost makes Demi Moore one of the biggest stars in the world, boosting the name's profile
2008
Demi Lovato's Disney debut brings the name to a new generation of fans
Numerology & Symbolism of Demi
4
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
5
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Earth Brown
💎
Lucky Stone
Jasper
🌸
Lucky Flower
Wheat
Demi Around the World
How Demi is written in different languages and scripts
ديمي
Arabic
デミ
Japanese
Деми
Russian
데미
Korean
德米
Chinese
Ντέμι
Greek
डेमी
Hindi
דמי
Hebrew
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