Can Demi be a standalone name for a girl instead of being short for a longer name?

[Anonymous]

[Daniela1982]

demi-
a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half” (demilune), “lesser” (demitasse), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod).

Do you really want your daughter to be known as being "lesser" or worth only "half"? I'm thinking of Demi Moore. Her name was what she was given at birth and it is not a nick name or short for another name. But, I will say it is pretty are to see someone named Demi. I have only heard of 2 myself.

[NamerOfStars]

"Demi" as a prefix means "half" or "part". So yes- but if anyone asks, say it's LONG for "De". Mess with their heads a little.

[abc3643]

Of course!
However, if you DO name her just "Demi" as a first name, you HAVE to make "Tasse" as the middle name.

[slatyb]

You can name your baby whatever you like. Demi, Semi, Hemi, whatever.

[Anonymous]

Yes it can be. I think it's cute.

[Anonymous]

You have free will

[Anonymous]

Of course it can

[Anonymous]

I sure think it can be a stand alone name.