Deirdre
Pronunciation: [ d-EERDR-uh ]
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Meaning & Origin
Deirdre is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced d-EERDR-uh.
Parents who love the name Deirdre often also consider Lore, Brad, Florentina .
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Deirdre first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 15,794 babies have been named Deirdre in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Deirdre is past its peak , currently ranked #11,460 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #11,460
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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About the Name Deirdre
Deirdre is a girl name .
Deirdre is currently ranked #11,460 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Deirdre include Dei, Deir, Deiry, Deirie, Dre, Drey, Dey, Deie, and Deikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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