List of Famous people named Desire

Désiré Nzanga Bilal Kolingba was a politician from the Central African Republic. He stood for election when the country's interim President was elected by the interim parliament in January 2014, but was defeated in the second and final round of voting by 75 votes to 53, and Catherine Samba-Panza was elected. Kolingba was born in Bangui, and hi father André Kolingba was a previous president of the country.

Jean Marie Napoléon Désiré Nisard was a French author and literary critic. He was born at Châtillon-sur-Seine.

Ugochi Desire Oparanozie is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a forward in the Division 1 Féminine for Dijon FCO and the Nigerian national team.

Désiré Tsarahazana is a Malagasy prelate of the Catholic Church. He has been Archbishop of Toamasina since 2010 but served in that see prior to its elevation since 2008. He became a Cardinal in 2018.

Désiré Letort was a French cyclist. His sporting career began with ACBB Paris. His career best finishes in the Tour de France were 17th in 1971, 9th in 1969 and 4th in 1967.

Désiré "Dis" Keteleer was a Belgian professional road bicycle racer. Keteleer was born in Anderlecht and was professional from 1942 until 1961, winning the inaugural Tour of Romandie in 1947 and La Flèche Wallonne in 1946. He rode in the 1949 Tour de France, winning stage 15. Keteleer died in Rebecq-Rognon.