Origin:
Scottish
Sex:Female
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Melancholy. A variant of the older name Deirdre. In Celtic legend Deirdre died of a broken heart.
Soul Urge:People with the name Deerdra have a deep inner desire to inspire others in a higher cause, and to share their own strongly held views on spiritual matters.
Expression:People with the name Deerdra tend to initiate events, to be leaders rather than followers, with powerful personalities. They tend to be focused on specific goals, experience a wealth of creative new ideas, and have the ability to implement these ideas with efficiency and determination. They tend to be courageous and sometimes aggressive. As unique, creative individuals, they tend to resent authority, and are sometimes stubborn, proud, and impatient.