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I went to college with a girl whose name is Desmond Renee, and it doesn't seem out of place or manly.

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When I mentioned Desmond to my cousin, she said she thought it was girly, especially with the nn Dezi.. (She knows the same girl I do, though...)

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As for the NNs Dez, Des, Dezi od Desi....they somewhat remind me of the NNs for Desiree...

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Also, you have to admit that Desmond has a very "soft" sound to it. I think it's a very pretty name, and that adjective alone lends itself to the feminine side of things.

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I love the name; I just want to assess all aspects of it, including potential playground teasing if others think of it as "girly".