Deirdre
/dihrdree/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Deirdre is a English name meaning "The meaning of Deirdre is uncertain, but it is often associated with the meaning "sorrowful" or "raging."". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Canada, CH. The etymology is uncertain. It is speculated to be derived from the Old Irish word "der" meaning "daughter" combined with an unknown element, or possibly related to "Deirdriu" which is a variant of the name.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic dihrdree
IPA dɪɹdɹi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as dihrdree. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Deirdre
- · Deirdre O'Kane - Irish actress and comedian
- · Deirdre McCloskey - American economist
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