Meaning  The name Deirdre has the following meaning: Sorrow and grief. This name manifests in Irish mythology as the most beautiful woman in Ireland, whose complicated love life became tragic, leading to several deaths, including her own. Its usage dates from the 1920s, and remains popular only in Britain. The beauty of the name outweighs its unauspiciousness, hence it still remains a considerably good choice for many parents.
It is a female name, suitable for baby girls. Popularity
As a baby girl name, Deirdre is currently not a popular baby name in the USA.
The following chart shows the popularity of the name Deirdre in the USA, over the past 100 years.
Pronunciation The name Deirdre is pronounced as deer-dree Origins Related names Variants Popular Variants for the name Deirdre: Deadra, Dede, Dedra, Deedra, Deedre, Deidra (English), Deidre (English), Diedra, Diedre, Diedrey, DierdreNicknames Common nicknames for the name Deirdre are: Dee, DiDi
Style We think the name Deirdre should fall under the following style category: The 70's. See other The 70's girl namesImpression Based on our research, most people would imagine a person with the name Deirdre to be: A quiet girl who is a romanticIn one word, you might describe Deirdre as a(n) " romantic" person. See other "romantic" names for girls. |
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Meaning of name Deirdre
