As some of you long-term members may know, I’ve loved [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] (DEER-druh) for a long time. WDYT?
Although its pretty, it feels a bit old-lady for me. Also, I think it means ‘sorrow’, which could put some people off.
I can’t help but think of an old lady, it might be because I haven’t known anyone with this name who isn’t under 60. I think the spelling is a little off putting for the pronunciation, [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] as far as I know from those I have met say their name Deer-dree. [name_f]Dree[/name_f] rhymes with tree.
I know a [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] who is in her fifties or sixties. But I don’t think of it as dated or old. Trends are constantly changing, so what is perceived as cute now will go out of style, while a name like [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] could perhaps see a revival. You just never know!
It’s appealing because of the Dear syllable, and because it’s an unusual yet classic girl’s name. I pronounce it DEAR-druh with NN Deara; and I think it would be sweet. The meaning is why I wouldn’t use it personally. But you should go for it if you like it!
I’ve always liked it!
I like [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f]. I think it sounds sweet, and I like that it’s a bit old-fashioned.
I think [name_f]Dierdre[/name_f] could work nowadays. I knew one in middle schools she’s about 23ish now I assume.
[name_f]Deirdre[/name_f], my nan’s name, is pronounced Deer-dree, so deer-dra would be written as [name_f]Deirdra[/name_f] I think.
I like it, but I may be biased - even though it means sorrowful, my nan, the only [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f] I know, is the epitome of happiness.
As a [name_f]Deirdre[/name_f], I would not recommend it, too many pronunciation and spelling issues.
From what I’ve read the Irish pronunciation is Dear druh and the English variation is Dear dree
Thanks. 