About Dempsey
The name "Dempsey" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Díomasaigh," meaning "proud" or "fiery one." It is a patronymic surname, indicating descent from a male ancestor named Diomasach. The name Dempsey carries connotations of strength, determination, and a fiery spirit, reflecting the characteristics associated with its Gaelic roots.
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Dempsey is considered a unisex name, and is used by both males 67.84% and females 32.16%, based on recent birth statistics.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -21.21% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Dempsey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dempsey using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.