Broken-hearted or sorrowful
A variant of the Irish name Deirdre, which is rooted in Gaelic mythology. In the legend of Deirdre of the Sorrows, she was a tragic heroine whose beauty led to the downfall of kings. While the meaning is somber, the name is deeply associated with classic Irish folklore and poetic storytelling.
Less common today
Diedre isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,437 in 1992.
Longtime soap opera actress known for Days of Our Lives
Miss America 2005 and physician
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
