Man-destroyer or she who destroys her husband
Derived from the Greek name Deianeira, it is composed of the elements 'daio' (to destroy) and 'aner' (man). In Greek mythology, Deianeira was the third wife of Heracles, famously known for unintentionally causing his death with a poisoned tunic.
Less common today
Deyaneira isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,808 in 2004.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The wife of Heracles in Greek mythology · Greek Mythology
A character in the anime series 'Heroic Age' · Heroic Age
