Demi
Greek, diminutive of Demetrius
"follower of Demeter; half"Share
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Demi Origin and Meaning
The name Demi is a boy's name meaning "follower of Demeter; half".
Used as a nickname for Demetrius and his variants, Demi is also a literary name used as an alternative to the traditional nickname "Junior" by the beloved Louisa May Alcott in her novel Little Men.
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