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   Jan 21, 2022 · Meaning & History. 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.

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   Deirdre is a feminine given name of Celtic origin and of unknown meaning. Deirdre is the name of a tragic heroine of Irish mythology. More attention was drawn to the name during the early 20th Century in Ireland and throughout the Anglosphere after W. B. Yeats published his poem Deirdre in 1907 and playwright J.M. Synge published his play ...

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   What does Deirdre mean?

   • [ 2 syll. dei -(r) dre, de -ird- re ] The baby girl name Deirdre is pronounced as D IY R-DRah or D IY R-DRiy (English) or D EH R-DReh (Irish) †. Deirdre is used mostly in the English, Gaelic, and Irish languages, and it is of Celtic origin. The name is of the meaning raging; broken-hearted.

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   Who is Deirdre in Irish mythology?

   • Deirdre is the name of a tragic heroine of Irish mythology. More attention was drawn to the name during the early 20th Century in Ireland and throughout the Anglosphere after W. B. Yeats published his poem Deirdre in 1907 and playwright J.M. Synge published his play Deirdre of the Sorrows in 1910.

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   When did Deirdre become a name?

   • 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).

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   How do you pronounce Deirdre?

   • The pronunciation of Deirdre in English is DIR-drə or DYEHR-dryə in Irish. It can also be pronounced as DEER-drə or deer-drah. Names similar to Deirdre include Dee and Deidre. Deirdre has various associated nicknames, such as Dee, Didi, Deedee, and Ellie. Another variation is Deedee Belle.

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   The name is of the meaning raging; broken-hearted. The origin of the name is debated; it could be from the element 'deardan' thus suggesting 'raging', or else it could mean 'broken-hearted' from folk etymology. In Celtic legend, Deirdre of the Sorrows was a tragic Irish folk heroine whose beauty caused the demise of many heroes.

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   5 days ago · Updated Thu May 02 2024. Deirdre Origin and Meaning. The name Deirdre is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "sorrowful". Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports. Deirdre Rank in US Top 1000.

6. babynamesofireland.com › deirdreDeirdre - Meaning of Name Deirdre - Pronounce Deirdre Irish ...

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   It is pronounced “deer – dre” or “dare – dreh” What is the english equivalent names of Deirdre? There is no English similar name. Is Deirdre a common name? No, it is actually a very rare name. While it peaked in Ireland in 1966 ranking #7, it has declined incredibly over the last 60 years.

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   Apr 16, 2024 · While the exact meaning of Deirdre is subject to debate, it often evokes associations of sorrow and sacrifice. Despite its rich Celtic history, some perceive the name as less vibrant than recent Irish name imports. The pronunciation of Deirdre in English is DIR-drə or DYEHR-dryə in Irish.

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   What does Deirdre mean? Deirdre as a girls' name is pronounced DEER-drah. It is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Deirdre is "broken-hearted, sorrowful". Also possibly "fear" or "raging woman". Mythology: from a Celtic legend similar to "Tristram and Isolde".