Find out how popular the first name Daidre has been for the last 1 years (from 1987 to 1987) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Daidre by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Daidre is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1987, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Daidre.

The history of the first name Daidre

The name Daidre is a feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the Old Irish Gaelic word "daire," meaning "oak tree" or "oak grove." It can also be traced back to the ancient Celtic word "deruo," which has a similar meaning. This name has been in use in Ireland since ancient times and is believed to have been popular among the Celts who inhabited the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Daidre can be found in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, where it was borne by the tragic heroine Deirdre (also spelled as Derdriu or Deirdrê). According to legend, Deirdre was a beautiful young woman whose birth was foretold to bring great trouble and strife to Ulster. Her story, which involves love, betrayal, and ultimately her tragic death, is recounted in the epic tale "The Tragedy of the Sons of Uisneach."

Throughout history, several notable women have carried the name Daidre or its various spellings. One such figure was Derdriu of Leinster (c. 495 - c. 525), an Irish princess and saint who founded the monastery of Druim Ingard (now Dromiskin) in County Louth, Ireland. Another was Derdriu mac Cairill (fl. 6th century), an Irish poet and member of the renowned Ui Neill dynasty.

In the 12th century, Derdriu ingen Mael Sechnaill (fl. 1148) was an Irish noblewoman and the wife of Diarmait Mac Murchada, the King of Leinster. Her name is recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled in the 17th century.

Moving forward in time, Derdriu Ní Mháille (c. 1575 - c. 1640), also known as Deidre O'Malley, was an Irish pirate queen who ruled over the waters of the west coast of Ireland during the 16th and 17th centuries. She was renowned for her seafaring skills and her defiance of English authority.

Another notable figure was Deidre Purcell (1919 - 2009), an Irish actress and theater director who had a long and distinguished career on stage and in film. She was a founding member of the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin and was awarded the prestigious Irish Theatre Award for her contributions to the arts.

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