name
Irish
Mythology
Deirdre
DEER-druh
/ˈdiːrdrə/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
deirdre
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Irish/Gaelic (Ireland); from Old Irish Derdriu; the tragic heroine of the Ulster Cycle
- Meaning
- Possibly 'broken-hearted' or 'rager'; etymology disputed; associated with sorrow in Irish tradition
- Gender
- female
- Also spelled
- Deirdre, Derdriu
Common mispronunciations
Saying DAYR-druh or dee-ER-dray; it is DEER-druh — two syllables
Pronunciation tips
Two syllables only: DEER-druh; 'Deirdre of the Sorrows' is the sub-title of J.M. Synge's famous play
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Deirdre” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction