What does the name Deirdre mean?

The name Deirdre means "Woman".

What is the origin of the name Deirdre?

Deirdre is a name of Gaelic origin.

How popular is the name Deirdre?

In 2023, 10 babies were named Deirdre in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Deirdre a girl's name?

Yes, Deirdre is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Deirdre

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Births Last Year: 10 ↘

All-Time Total: 16,831

Peak Year: 1961

Deirdre is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Old Irish word "der" meaning "daughter." It is also associated with the Celtic legend of Deirdre.

Notable Namesakes

Deirdre Barlow - Fictional character on British soap opera "Coronation Street."
Deirdre Lovejoy - Actress known for "The Wire" and "Bones."
Deirdre O'Kane - Irish comedian and actress.
Deirdre McCloskey - Economist and author.
Deirdre Imus - Environmental health advocate and author.
Deirdre Gogarty - Professional boxer.
Deirdre Martin - Romance novelist.
Deirdre Bair - Biographer of famous literary figures.
Deirdre Connolly - Former CNN anchor.
Deirdre Bolton - Financial journalist on Bloomberg Television.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Deirdre

Siobhan Kerry Sinead Maryellen Kerianne Orla Marybeth Meryl

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Deirdre

Eamon Padraic Francesco Januel Kiernan Giuseppe Gregg Christos

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Deirdre

Deidra Deidre

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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