Deirdra

Gender
Female (Feminine | Girl)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Deirdra means "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted". It is said that Deirdra was the name of a tragic heroine in Irish mythology, who fell in love with a man named Naoise and was later betrayed by him.
Pronunciation
DEER-drə
Deirdra is pronounced as DEER-dra or DEER-dree.
Popularity
Deirdra is not a common name in the world. However, it is popular in Ireland and other countries with Irish roots.

cartoon of the name Deirdra
Cartoon of Deirdra

Deirdra Name meanings & History

Deirdra is a variant of the Irish name Deirdre, which means "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted" in Gaelic. The name Deirdra means "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted". It is said that Deirdra was the name of a tragic heroine in Irish mythology, who fell in love with a man named Naoise and was later betrayed by him. Variant of Deirdre. Deirdra is mainly used as a girl's name in Ireland and other countries with Irish roots. It is a unique and attractive name that is perfect for parents who are looking for a name that is not too common but still has a strong and meaningful cultural connection.

Zodiac Sign of Deirdra: Domestic Cancer

Synonyms of Deirdra:

D: Demanding,Daddy,Dutiful,Doting,Determined,Domestic

E: Expressive,Exaggerate,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

A: Aggressive,Action,Argumentative,Angry,Assertive,Ambitious

Deirdra is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Mature name
  • a Nerdy name
  • a Refined name

Famous People

Deirdra is not a name that is associated with any famous people. However, it is often used in literature and popular culture as a symbol of Ireland's rich mythology and history.

Related Names to Deirdra

Other variations of Deirdre include Deirdre, Deidre, Deirdriu, and Deirdria. Similar sounding names include Deirdre, Dora, and Deirdre.