Deirdre Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Deirdre Name at a Glance

Name	Deirdre
Meaning	Raging, broken-hearted, or fear. The Deirdre of Irish and Scottish legend committed suicide after her lover's murder.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Deirdre Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Deirdre means “Raging, broken-hearted, or fear. The Deirdre of Irish and Scottish legend committed suicide after her lover's murder”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Deirdre Name Origin

Our database records Deirdre under Irish origin. Browse more Irish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Deirdre a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Deirdre is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Deirdre

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