Destiny (given name)
| Gender | Unisex (mainly Female) |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | English |
| Meaning | "destiny, fate", to determine |
| Region of origin | United States |
| Other names | |
| Related names | Hessa (name), Moira (given name) |
Destiny is a mainly feminine name meaning "destiny, fate", from the Latin word "destinare," meaning "to determine." It has been a popular name in the United States, where it is ranked in the top 50 names given to baby girls.[1]
People with this name
- Destiny Carter, American track and field athlete
- Destiny Chukunyere, Maltese singer
- Destiny Clark, American singer, songwriter, and beauty pageant titleholder
- Destiny Hope Cyrus, the birth name of American singer, songwriter, and actress Miley Cyrus
- Destiny Deacon, Australian photographer
- Destiny Ekaragha, British film director
- Destiny Etiko, Nigerian actress
- Destiny Frasqueri, better known as Princess Nokia, American rapper
- Destiny Herndon-De La Rosa, American activist
- Destiny Lightsy, American actress, singer and dancer
- Destiny Norton, American murder victim
- Destiny Slocum, American basketball player
- Destiny Vaeao, American football defensive tackle
- Destiny Vélez, Miss Puerto Rico 2015
- Destiny Williams, American basketball forward
Fictional characters
- Destiny, a character from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons
- Destiny Evans, a character from the soap opera One Life to Live
- Destiny Rose, main character of the Philippine drama of the same name
See also
- Destiney Sue Moore, an American television personality
References
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