DEMPSEY  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish
Meaning: "proud, haughty"

Spunky Irish surname that still has a pugnacious feel from its lingering association with one of boxing's greatest champs, Jack Dempsey.

Variations:
Dempsy, Dempster

Dempsey is being discussed in our message boards:

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Read Nameberry blog posts about Dempsey:

• MIDDLE NAMES: Are two better than one?
• IRISH CELEBRITY BABY NAMES
• MARDI GRAS NAMES: Baby Names from the Bayou