Demi

Greek, diminutive of Demetrius

"follower of Demeter; half"

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.