Deirdra

Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology. (variant of Deirdre)

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Deirdra meaning & origin

Deirdra is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology. (variant of Deirdre)". Listed origin: Irish.

Pronunciation

DEER-drah

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Deirdra. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Dei

Middle Name Ideas

  • Deirdra Rose
  • Deirdra Grace
  • Deirdra Marie
  • Deirdra Jane

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deirdra

What does the name Deirdra mean?

Deirdra is listed in our catalog as a girl name. Its listed meaning is "Sorrowful one; associated with tragic romance in Irish mythology. (variant of Deirdre)". Listed origin: Irish.

How do you pronounce Deirdra?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is DEER-drah. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Deirdra?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Deirdra. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Deirdra?

Ideas to try include Dei. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Deirdra?

Try Deirdra Rose, Deirdra Grace, Deirdra Marie, Deirdra Jane aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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