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 was ranked in the top 50 names given to baby girls between 1997 and 2008. It has since declined in use but remains among the top 500 names given to American girls. 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 Udogie, Italian football player Destiny Vaeao, American football defensive tackle Destiny Vélez, Miss Puerto Rico 2015 Destiny Williams, American basketball forward Fictional characters Destiny Baker, a character from the Disney Channel sitcom Bunk'd Destiny, a whale shark and a character in the 2016 Disney/Pixar animated film Finding Dory 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 English feminine given names