Dierdra
Meaning of Dierdra
Dierdra is a female name with origins in Celtic mythology. It is derived from the ancient Irish name Deirdre, which means "sorrowful" or "woman of sorrows." In legend, Deirdre was a beautiful and tragic figure who was pursued by kings and warriors alike. The name Dierdra has a melodic quality to it and is pronounced as DEER-drah in both British English (/ˈdɪərdraː/) and American English (/ˈdɪərdrɑː/). Variations of this name include Deirdre. In the United States, Dierdra has been given to baby girls since at least the mid-20th century. Although its popularity has varied over the years, it continues to be chosen as a unique and meaningful name for newborns.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as DEER-drah (/ˈdɪərdraː/)
American English
- Pronunced as DEER-drah (/ˈdɪərdrɑː/)
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