Despina
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Despina first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,160 babies have been named Despina in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Despina is past its peak , currently ranked #7,293 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #7,293
- Total SSA Count
- 16
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About the Name Despina
Despina is a girl name .
Despina is currently ranked #7,293 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Despina include Des, Desp, Despy, Despie, Ina, Inay, Inaie, Dey, Deie, and Deskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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