Sorrowful or broken-hearted
Derived from the Old Irish name Derdriu, the meaning is often associated with the word for 'sorrow.' In Irish mythology, Deirdre was a tragic heroine whose beauty led to the death of kings and heroes, earning her the epithet Deirdre of the Sorrows. Despite its melancholic etymology, it remains a beloved classic of Celtic nomenclature.
Less common today
Deirdre isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #990 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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