Diedre Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Diedre Name at a Glance

Name	Diedre
Meaning	Melancholy. A variant of the older name Deirdre. In Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart.
Origin	Irish
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Diedre Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Diedre means “Melancholy. A variant of the older name Deirdre. In Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart”. 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.

Diedre Name Origin

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

Is Diedre a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Diedre

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