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Deirdre
DEERD-ree
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1
A female first name of Irish origin.
"Deirdre is a name with deep roots in Irish storytelling."
2
The tragic heroine of the Irish legend "Deirdre of the Sorrows".
"The old tale of Deirdre ends in heartbreak and exile."
How to Use Deirdre
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn Irish given name best known through the legendary tragic heroine Deirdre.
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Etymology
From Old Irish Derdriu.