Deirdre is the foremost tragic heroine in Irish legend and probably its best-known figure in modern times. She is known by the epithet "Deirdre of the Sorrows". Her story is part of the Ulster Cycle, the best-known stories of pre-Christian Ireland.

What does the name Deirdre mean for a girl?

Meaning:broken-hearted or sorrowful.

What kind of name is Deirdre?

In Irish Baby Names the meaning of the name Deirdre is: Raging, broken-hearted, or fear. The Deirdre of Irish and Scottish legend committed suicide after her lover's murder.