Demi is a feminine

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...

with Greek and Latin roots. It was originally a nickname of Demetria, the feminine form of the masculine name

Demetrius Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name ''Dēmḗtrios'' (), meaning “Demetris” - "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumi ...

, which is itself the Latin and English spelling of the Greek name

Demetrios Demetrius is the Latinized form of the Ancient Greek male given name ''Dēmḗtrios'' (), meaning “Demetris” - "devoted to goddess Demeter". Alternate forms include Demetrios, Dimitrios, Dimitris, Dmytro, Dimitri, Dimitrie, Dimitar, Dumi ...

. It is also an

Albanian surname Albanian names are names used in, or originating in, Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia and the Albanian diaspora. In Albania a complete name usually consists of a given name ( sq, emri); the given name of the individual's father ( sq, atësia), which ...

. People named Demi include:

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* Demi de Jong (born 1995), Dutch road cyclist * Demi Evans (born 1960s), American singer *

Demi Getschko Demi Getschko (born 4 May 1953) is a Brazilian computer scientist who is considered one of the pioneers of the Internet in Brazil. He currently is the CEO of NIC.br. Early life Son of Bulgarian immigrants Emil Gestchko and pharmacist Erifili Di ...

(born 1954), Brazilian computer scientist * Demi Lovato (born 1992), American singer, songwriter and actor *

Demi Moore Demi Gene Moore ( ; née Guynes; born November 11, 1962) is an American actress. After making her film debut in 1981, Moore appeared on the soap opera '' General Hospital'' (1982–1984) and subsequently gained recognition as a member of the Br ...

(born 1962), American actress * Demi Isaac Oviawe (born 2000), Irish actress *

Demi Schuurs Demi Schuurs (born 1 August 1993) is a professional Dutch tennis player who has specialized in doubles. She has won 15 doubles titles on the WTA Tour, as well as one singles title and 20 doubles titles on the ITF Circuit. In February 2015, she ...

(born 1993), Dutch tennis player * Demi Stokes (born 1991), English footballer * Demi Vance (born 1991), Northern Irish footballer * Demi Vermeulen (born 1995), Dutch Paralympic equestrian *

Demi-Leigh Tebow Demi-Leigh Tebow (née Nel-Peters; born 28 June 1995) is a South African model and beauty queen who was crowned Miss Universe 2017. She was crowned Miss South Africa 2017, and is the second Miss Universe winner from South Africa, following Ma ...

(born 1995), South African beauty pageants titleholder and

Miss Universe 2017 Miss Universe 2017 was the 66th Miss Universe pageant, held at The AXIS at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States on November 26, 2017. At the end of the event, Iris Mittenaere of France crowned Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters of South Af ...

* Demi Rose, English social media celebrity * Demi Vollering (born 1996), Dutch road cyclist

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Ali Demi Ali Demi (18 January 1918 – 29 December 1943) was an Albanian hero of World War II and a communist. He was killed in battle fighting German forces in Vlora, Albania in 1943. Biography He was born in Filiates, Greece. Later Ali Demi studi ...

, Albanian hero of the WWII *

Leonard Demi Leonard Demi is a member of the Assembly of the Republic of Albania for the Democratic Party of Albania The Democratic Party of Albania ( sq, Partia Demokratike e Shqipërisë, PD or PDSH) is a conservative political party in Albania. It h ...

, Albanian politician elected in 2009 *

Musa Demi Musa Demi (1878–1971) was an Albanian revolutionary and writer. He was one of the main proponents of the Albanian National Awakening in the region of Filiates, Paramythia and Igoumenitsa (Çamëria). Life Musa Demi was born in Filiates, then ...

(1878–1971), Albanian revolutionary and writer *

Niazi Demi Niazi Rustem Demi (1919–1977) was an Albanian politician. Niazi Demi was born in 1919 in Filiates, a town of northwestern Greece located in the region of Chameria,(ancient Thesprotia). He studied in Vlorë">Thesprotia.html" ;"title="Chameria, ...

(1919–1977), Albanian politician *

Tahir Demi Tahir Demi (1919–1961) was an Albanian politician. He was high-ranking member of the Party of Labour of Albania and representative of Albania at Comecon. In 1960 he was arrested and sentenced to death in 1961 for being a member of a pro-Soviet ...

(1919–1961), Albanian politician

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Demi Orimoloye Oluwademilade Oluwadamilola "Demi" Orimoloye (born January 6, 1997) is a Canadian professional baseball outfielder who is a free agent. He attended St. Matthew Catholic High School in Ottawa, and was considered a top prospect in the 2015 Major L ...

(born 1997), Canadian baseball player *

Demi (author) Demi (born Charlotte Dumaresq Hunt; September 2, 1942) is a children’s book author and illustrator. During her career she has published over 300 titles. Biography Early life and education Demi was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is the g ...

, nickname of American children's book author Charlotte Dumaresq Hunt (born 1942) * Demi Bennett, a ring name of

Rhea Ripley Demi Bennett (born 11 October 1996) is an Australian professional wrestler. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Rhea Ripley and is a member of The Judgment Day. She was also the inaugural N ...

(born 1996), Australian pro wrestler * Demi Bourbon, a survivor in the video game '' Identity V'' * Demi Delia, a stage name of

Gina Rodriguez (pornographic actress) Gina Rodriguez (born November 15, 1967) is an American former pornographic actress known for her work with "D-Listers" such as Nadya Suleman and Michael Lohan. In 2017 she starred in and executive produced the WEtv docu-series '' Mama June: From ...

(born 1967)

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