Deidre

Deidre: name meaning, origin & popularity

Meaning: “meaning uncertain”
Origin: Irish
Say it: DEE-druh · 2 syllables
Used for: Girls

Variant spelling of Deirdre, from Irish legend. The etymology of Deirdre is uncertain, though the name is strongly associated with a tragic heroine in medieval Irish tradition. The origin of this name is not settled among etymologists.

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How popular is Deidre?

20240 per million US babies

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Babies named Deidre in 20240

Peak year1970

Total US babies since 188014,677

Deidre was not given to enough US babies in 2024 to appear in the records.

Names like Deidre

Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.

Deirdremeaning uncertain · Irish
Maeveshe who intoxicates · Irish
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Sloaneraider · Irish
Delaneydescendant of the challenger · Irish
Reaganlittle king · Irish
Alannachild; or dear one · Irish
Teaganlittle poet · Irish

Deidre questions

What does the name Deidre mean?

Deidre means "meaning uncertain". It comes from Irish. Variant spelling of Deirdre, from Irish legend. The etymology of Deirdre is uncertain, though the name is strongly associated with a tragic heroine in medieval Irish tradition.

Is Deidre a boy or girl name?

Deidre is mainly a girl's name in US records (100% of uses since 1880).

How popular is Deidre?

Deidre was given to fewer than 5 babies of either sex in 2024; its peak year was 1970.

How do you pronounce Deidre?

Deidre is usually pronounced DEE-druh.

Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.