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Demi

Girl name · 1,461 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Demi: 1,461 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 98 births in 1996.

Demi entered the Scottish name charts largely through modern popular culture, though its roots are ancient. It most often originates as a short form of Demetria, the feminine form of Demetrius, which comes from the Greek goddess Demeter, meaning "earth mother" or "barley mother." The name was given a separate boost by the French word *demi*, meaning "half," though this is a coincidental rather than etymological link. The two most famous bearers are Hollywood actress Demi Moore, who helped popularise the name in the 1980s, and American singer Demi Lovato. A less common male variant is Demi, borne by Greek footballer Demi Nikolaidis. No major place name shares this root in Scotland, but the name's association with nature and strength gives it a quietly grounded appeal for modern