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Origin: Gaelic

Meaning: Broken-hearted, sorrowful; Wanderer; Daughter

Deirdre as a girl's name is of Irish and Gaelic origin meaning "broken-hearted," "sorrowful," "wanderer," or possibly even "daughtre." Though some of these meaning may not seemingly be the most positive, remember that some of life’s greatest joys and experiences come after overcoming dark times! Additionally, in mythology, the name comes from a Celtic legend similar to Tristan and Isolde. The Celtic Deirdre was said the most beautiful woman in Ireland, and your little Deirdre is sure to be equally, if not more, stunning both insde and out.