Find out how popular the first name Diedre has been for the last 26 years (from 1974 to 1999) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Diedre by gender

Based on the last 26 years of data, Diedre is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1999, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Diedre.

The history of the first name Diedre

The name Diedre is a feminine given name derived from the Gaelic language, originating in Ireland. It is a variant spelling of the name Deirdre, which has its roots in the Old Irish name Derdriu.

Derdriu is believed to have been derived from the Celtic words "der," meaning "daughter," and "dru," meaning "poet" or "druid." This suggests that the original meaning of the name Derdriu was "daughter of the druid" or "daughter of the poet."

The name Derdriu first appeared in the Middle Irish legendary narrative known as the Ulster Cycle, which dates back to the 8th century AD. In this cycle, Derdriu is a tragic figure whose beauty leads to a fierce conflict between the Ulster king Conchobhar and the hero Naoise.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Diedre was Diedre of Connaught, a 12th-century Irish princess and daughter of Ruaidri Ua Conchobair, the last High King of Ireland. She lived from approximately 1150 to 1210 AD.

In the 16th century, Diedre O'Doherty was a notable Irish chieftain's wife who played a significant role in the Nine Years' War against English rule in Ireland. She was born around 1560 and lived until the early 1600s.

Diedre Bracken, born in 1883 and died in 1958, was an Irish actress and singer who performed in many plays and musicals in the early 20th century.

Diedre Baumann, a South African athlete born in 1965, won a gold medal in the women's marathon at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics.

Diedre Murray, born in 1958, is an American actress and voice artist known for her roles in films such as The Lottery Bride and various television shows and video games.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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