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Deidre

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Pronounced DEE-druh /ˈdiː.drə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Deirdre, the beautiful, tragic heroine of Irish legend. Its meaning is uncertain, sometimes read as 'sorrowful,' which we note honestly. Lyrical and storied.Low

In 30 seconds: A storied Irish name: Deidre is a form of Deirdre (said 'DEE-druh'). Lyrical and legendary.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningA spelling of Deirdre, the beautiful, tragic heroine of Irish legend. Its meaning is uncertain, sometimes read as 'sorrowful,' which we note honestly. Lyrical and storied.
U.S. rank (2023)#15765 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 14,666

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319332023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Deidre is a form of Deirdre, the legendary Irish heroine. Its meaning is debated (often 'sorrowful'), which we note. Lyrical and storied — rare in the U.S. today (said 'DEE-druh').

It appears rarely now, past a mid-century peak. Rare, lyrical, and storied.

Did you know? Deidre spells Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend — a lyrical, storied name whose meaning is uncertain, sometimes read as 'sorrowful,' which we note honestly (said 'DEE-druh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Deidre — Deirdre variant; Irish legend; meaning uncertain

Variations

DeirdreDeidraDiedre

Nicknames

DeeDidi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Deidre mean?

Deidre is a form of Deirdre, the tragic heroine of Irish legend; its meaning is uncertain, sometimes 'sorrowful,' which we note.

How do you pronounce Deidre?

It's said DEE-druh /ˈdiː.drə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Deidre a boy or girl name?

Deidre is a girl's name.

How popular is Deidre?

Deidre is a rare name in the U.S.

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