Sorrowful or wandering
Derived from the Old Irish name Deirdre, the meaning is often associated with the word 'der' meaning daughter, though it is most famously linked to the tragic heroine of Irish legend. In the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, Deirdre was a woman of such beauty that kings fought over her, leading to the name's association with sorrow.
Less common today
Deirdra isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,864 in 1991.
Tragic heroine of Irish mythology · The Ulster Cycle
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