Dierdre
DEER-druh
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Irish
Total Births
1,115
Peak Year
#62 in 1961
First Recorded
1941
Style
Vintage
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Derived from the Old Irish 'Deirdriu,' meaning 'sorrow' or 'broken-hearted.' It is associated with a tragic heroine in Irish legend.
Numerology
The Builder
Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.
Famous Namesakes
Deirdre O'Kane
Irish actress and comedian with a successful career.
Deirdre McCloskey
American economist and rhetorician, known for her works.
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