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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Raging; Sorrowful; Daughter

Deidre is a feminine name of Irish and Scottish origin that is sure to help baby appreciate mythology. A variant spelling of Deirdre, this name might mean “daughter” but more likely translates to “raging” or “sorrowful.” Deirdre is famous as the tragic heroine in Irish mythology, known as “Dierdre of the Sorrows,” who lives a life involving a dangerous prophecy, arranged marriages, fatal fights, and death by a broken heart. If you appreciate the power of stories—or tend to lean toward the macabre—and want to inspire baby to do the same, Deidre definitely does the job.