Find out how popular the first name Deidrea has been for the last 19 years (from 1974 to 1992) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Deidrea by gender

Based on the last 19 years of data, Deidrea is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1992, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Deidrea.

The history of the first name Deidrea

The name Deidrea is a variant spelling of the Irish feminine name Deirdre, which derives from the Irish Gaelic words "dair" meaning "daughter" and "drud" meaning "wanderer" or "traveler." The name is thought to have originated in ancient Celtic mythology and literature around the 8th century AD.

In Irish legend, Deirdre was the tragic heroine of the epic tale "The Exile of the Sons of Uislius." She was renowned for her exceptional beauty which led to conflict and tragedy. The name itself symbolizes a free-spirited and restless nature.

The earliest recorded instance of the spelling "Deidrea" is believed to be from the late 19th century, likely as an Anglicized variant of the original Irish name. Some notable historical figures who bore this name include Deidrea Luzmore, a Scottish noblewoman from the 14th century, and Deidrea Finnegan, an Irish poet from the 17th century.

In the 20th century, the name gained some popularity, particularly in the United States and Canada. Deidrea Hall, born in 1947, is an American actress best known for her role as Dr. Marlena Evans on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives." Deidrea Renschler, born in 1952, is a Canadian Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1968 and 1972 Summer Olympics.

Other notable individuals with the name Deidrea include Deidrea Henderson, an American civil rights activist from the 1960s, and Deidrea Brock, a British author and academic who wrote extensively on Celtic mythology and folklore in the late 20th century.

While not as common as its original Irish form, the name Deidrea has maintained a presence throughout history, carrying with it the rich cultural heritage and symbolism of its Celtic roots.

Data source

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