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Dedra

DEE-druh

Dedra is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “Likely a modern invented name. Could be a variation of Deirdre, an Irish name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1963.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Dedra Means

Likely a modern invented name. Could be a variation of Deirdre, an Irish name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.

The Story of Dedra

This name holds an intriguing mystique, hinting at a depth of thought and a spirit as independent as the wind.

Dedra appears to be a modern, perhaps invented name, though it carries echoes of the Irish 'Deirdre,' a name often associated with sorrow or a broken heart. If drawn from Deirdre, its roots lie in ancient Celtic tales of powerful women navigating complex destinies. The name's journey is one of modern reinvention, taking a sound with historical resonance and imbuing it with contemporary individuality and strength.

Whispering 'Dedra' to your daughter feels like sharing a beautiful, untold story. When you write this name, it carries a sense of quiet intrigue and inner resilience. It’s a name that evokes a strong, independent mind, someone who processes the world with thoughtful depth and moves through life with a unique, captivating aura.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

IndependentMysteriousIntelligentCreative

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Peak Year

#190 in 1963

Total Births

4,418

First Recorded

1944

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