Gender: Female
Origin: Celtic, Irish
Meaning: Tragic heroine in Irish legend, possibly meaning 'woman'.
Pronunciation: DYE-dree, /ˈdiː.drə/, D IY D R AH
Popularity Rank: #15,075
From the Celtic name Deirdre, possibly derived from a Gaelic word meaning 'woman'. In Irish legend, Deirdre was a tragic heroine who died of a broken heart after being betrayed by King Conchobhar Mac Nessa.
The name Deidre is of Celtic, Irish origin and means Tragic heroine in Irish legend, possibly meaning 'woman'., Sorrow, Grief, Fear or Raging Woman, Young Girl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Deidre is commonly found in South Africa, United States of America, Canada, and 42 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: DYE-dree
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈdiː.drə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: D IY D R AH
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
ℹ️ About ARPAbet Pronunciation
Learn how to pronounce Deidre correctly by listening to our 13 audio pronunciations. Click to hear each pronunciation as many times as you need to master it.
✨ Record yourself saying Deidre correctly and help others pronounce it like a pro! Share your pronunciation of Deidre with us. Record, preview and send! It's easy and helps everyone. ✨
Learn how Deidre might sound in different languages or accents. Select from a variety of languages available in the dropdown and hit 'Pronounce' to hear Deidre spoken.
At NamesLook, the name Deidre is recorded 2,989 times globally, ranking it as the 15,075th most common name worldwide.
Deidre is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,552 occurrences, making it the 1,357th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Deidre is found among 1 in every 1511 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,357 | 1 : 1,511 |
| United States of America | #2,795 | 1 : 1,681 |
| Canada | #4,495 | 1 : 4,277 |
| United Kingdom | #7,462 | 1 : 7,309 |
| Jamaica | #1,180 | 1 : 2,057 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Deidre from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Irish Baby Names American Baby Names Chinese Baby Names British Baby Names English Baby Names Australian Baby Names Christian Baby Names
Find the ideal nickname for Deidre (or someone you know) with our Free Nickname Generator.
Got any cool facts or stories about the name Deidre? We're all ears! Share your knowledge or experiences and help us enrich the story of Deidre. Drop your info in the comments!
No comments to display. Be the first to comment.
Hello there! I'm the passionate mind behind NamesLook & LotsLook Network sites, dedicated to bringing you insightful and intriguing content on every page. Discover more about me and the journey of NamesLook at About section.