- Deirdre - Wikipedia
Deirdre ( ˈdɪərdrə, - dri DEER-drə, -dree, Irish: [ˈdʲɛɾˠdʲɾʲə]; Old Irish: Derdriu [ˈdʲerʲðrʲĭŭ]) is a tragic heroine in the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology She is also known by the epithet "Deirdre of the Sorrows" (Irish: Deirdre an Bhróin) Deirdre is a prominent figure in Irish legend
- Meaning, origin and history of the name Deirdre
From the Old Irish name Derdriu, meaning unknown, possibly derived from der meaning "daughter" This was the name of a tragic character in Irish legend who died of a broken heart after Conchobar, the king of Ulster, forced her to be his bride and killed her lover Naoise
- Deirdre of the Sorrows: A Tragic Love Story in Irish Mythology
Deirdre of the Sorrows remains one of the most enduring and tragic figures of Irish mythology, central to the Ulster Cycle, and a character whose story reflects themes of love, betrayal, fate, and autonomy
- Deirdre | Deirdriu, early Irish literature, Ulster Cycle | Britannica
Deirdre, in early Irish literature, the gentle and fair heroine of The Fate of the Sons of Usnech (Oidheadh Chloinne Uisneach), the great love story of the Ulster cycle
- Deirdre - Meaning of Name Deirdre - Pronounce Deirdre Irish Girl Name
Meaning of the name Deirdre Listen and learn how to pronounce Deirdre so you can get the correct pronunciation for this girl name
- Deirdre Name Meaning, Origin, History, And Popularity
Deirdre, a name of English and Irish origins, is a feminine name Its precise meaning remains uncertain, but it is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word ‘der,’ which translates to ‘daughter ’
- Deirdre - Name Meaning and Origin
The name Deirdre is of Irish origin and means "sorrowful" or "broken-hearted " It is derived from the Gaelic word "dear" which means "sad" or "grief " In Irish mythology, Deirdre was a tragic heroine who was born under a prophecy of sorrow and brought misfortune to those around her
- Deirdre - Meaning of Deirdre, What does Deirdre mean? - BabyNamesPedia
Meaning of Deirdre - What does Deirdre mean? Read the name meaning, origin, pronunciation, and popularity of the baby name Deirdre for girls
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