Dede
DEE-dee
Letters
4
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,613
Peak Year
#113 in 1961
First Recorded
1933
Style
Cute & Playful, Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Dede is often used as a diminutive of names like Deirdre or Dolores, originating from Irish and Spanish roots respectively.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Dede Gardner
American film producer
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