What do you really think of the name Desmond? Brutal honesty appreciated

[frustratedauthor]

I think it sounds rakish and handsome. I just love it!

[jeska]

I'm in Australia, and have never heard Desmond (or any variation) used as an insult. I wouldn't worry about that.

However, being brutally honest, I think Desmond is kind of geeky-in-a-bad-way. Desmond is the middle-aged guy from accounting with bad skin and crooked glasses who eats lunch with Nigel and Winston every day.

[sunshine kid]

Another Australian here who before your post hadn't heard of Desmond (Desi) being used as an insult.

I sort of like it but it feels too heavy/clunky for me, plus it reminds of the annoying protagonist in the Assasin's Creed games and the evil warlock from the Casper & Wendy movie. It just leaves me a little cold.

[mkenison]

I love the name and all of the wonderful nicknames! A little Des would be adorable