Deirdre
Found 5 entry about "Deirdre"
DIR-dree(English)
DIR-drə(English)
DYEHR-dryə(Irish)
Deirdre Name meanings & History
The name Deirdre means "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted" in Irish mythology. From the Old Irish name Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from der meaning "daughter". This was the name of a tragic character in Irish legend who died of a broken heart after Conchobar, the king of Ulster, forced her to be his bride and killed her lover Naoise.It has only been commonly used as a given name since the 20th century, influenced by two plays featuring the character: William Butler Yeats' Deirdre (1907) and J. M. Synge's Deirdre of the Sorrows (1910). Deirdre is used as a first name for baby girls.
Zodiac Sign of Deirdre: Domestic Cancer
Synonyms of Deirdre:
D: Doting,Dutiful,Daddy,Determined,Demanding,Domestic
E: Enliven,Exaggerate,Enlighten,Expressive,Entertain,Environment
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
R: Resourceful,Reason,Restless,Rational
Deirdre is:- a Class name
- a Classic name
- a Complex name
- a Formal name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Upper name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Deirdre Lovejoy (American actress), Deirdre McCloskey (American economist), Deirdre O'Connell (Irish actress), Deirdre Imus (American author and activist)
2.) DEIRDRE (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Of uncertain origin, Deirdre was the name borne by a legendary Irish princess who was betrothed to the king of Ulster, Conchobhar. She eloped, however, to Scotland with her lover, Naoise, who was then treacherously murdered by the king. Deirdre supposedly died of a broken heart. The name might be derived from the Old Irish Derdriu (young girl) or from the Celtic Diedre (fear). Var: Deidra, Deirdra, Diedra, Diedre, Dierdre. Pet: Dee, Dee Dee. (DEER-DRA, DEE-DRA)
3.) Deirdre (Female)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: (Irish) passionate
Other Forms: Dedra, Dee, Deedee, Deedrah, Deerdra, Deerdre, Didi
4.) Deirdre (Female)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: (Irish) sorrowful; wanderer.
Other Forms: Deerdra, Deerdrah, Deerdre, Deirdree, Didi, Dierdra, Dierdre, Diérdre, Dierdrie, Dyerdre
5.) DEIRDRE (Female)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A popular name of uncertain origin, Deirdre was the name of a legendary Irish princess who was betrothed to the king of Ulster, Conchobhar. She eloped, however, to Scotland with her lover Naoise, who was then treacherously murdered by the king. Deirdre supposedly died of a broken heart. The name might be derived from the Old Irish Derdriu (young girl) or from the Celtic Diedre (fear). (DEE-DRAH)
