Dedre
DEER-druh
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
44
Peak Year
#7 in 1975
First Recorded
1958
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Likely a misspelling or variant of Deirdre, an Irish name meaning 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted'.
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Numerology
The Peacemaker
Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.
Famous Namesakes
Deirdre O'Kane
Irish actress and comedian
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