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Deidrea

DEER-druh

Deidrea is a girl’s name of Irish origin, meaning “A spelling variation of Deirdre, an Irish name meaning "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted."”, and peaked in popularity in 1963.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginIrish

What Deidrea Means

A spelling variation of Deirdre, an Irish name meaning "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted."

The Story of Deidrea

Certain names carry the weight of legend, their sound hinting at profound, unyielding emotion.

Deidrea emerged in the mid-20th century, a variation of the storied Irish name Deirdre. Deirdre hails from Celtic mythology, a figure whose name is often interpreted as 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted,' a testament to life's intense emotional currents.

For your daughter, Deidrea suggests a soul of deep sensitivity and formidable strength. It’s a name that anticipates a passionate spirit, one that feels life profoundly and navigates its challenges with a sensitive, yet strong will.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

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

Famous Namesakes

  • Deirdre O'Kane

    Irish actress and comedian

Personality Traits

PassionateMysteriousStrong-willedSensitive

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#12 in 1963

Total Births

127

First Recorded

1960

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