Deedre

Irish

"sorrowful"

Deedre Origin and Meaning

The name Deedre is a girl's name.

Deedre is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Deirdre, which has ancient Irish origins. In Irish mythology, Deirdre was a tragic heroine known as 'Deirdre of the Sorrows' who was famed for her great beauty. The variation Deedre emerged as a simplified spelling that maintains the melodic quality of the original while being more intuitive for English speakers. This uncommon variant offers a distinctive alternative that preserves the name's Celtic heritage. Deedre shares the meaning of its root name, often interpreted as 'sorrowful' or 'broken-hearted,' though modern bearers typically embrace it for its lyrical sound rather than its melancholy origins.