Dede

♀ Girl

Pronounced DEE-dee /ˈdiː.di/Medium

Meaning: Dede is a warm reduplicated nickname, frequently a pet form for names beginning with D such as Deirdre, Diana, or Deborah.Low

In 30 seconds: A cozy nickname-name: Dede is a friendly pet form, often for a D- name (said 'DEE-dee'). Soft and vintage.

Origin LowEnglish

MeaningDede is a warm reduplicated nickname, frequently a pet form for names beginning with D such as Deirdre, Diana, or Deborah.

U.S. rank (2022)#15891 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1961

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,613

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Dede is an affectionate nickname, often standing in for a longer D- name. It saw its steadiest use near 1961 before fading (said 'DEE-dee').

It became uncommon and is rare today. Warm, playful, and period.

Did you know? Dede was most common around 1961, when playful reduplicated nicknames were in style.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Dede — Reduplicated nickname; often for a D- name

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Cici— a like doubled nickname

Mimi— a like playful pet name

Sayde— echoes that soft -de sound

Wende— lands in the same popularity range

Brande— lands in the same popularity range

What does the name Dede mean?

Dede is an affectionate nickname, often a pet form for a longer name beginning with D.

How do you pronounce Dede?

It's said DEE-dee /ˈdiː.di/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Dede a full name?

It usually functions as a nickname, though some use it on its own.

How popular is Dede?

Dede was a modest favorite around the early nineteen-sixties and has been uncommon since.