Dedra
Meaning
a modern simplification of Deirdre, the Old Irish heroine whose name is usually read as sorrowful
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Dedra peaked in the 1960s.
When you meet Dedra
People given the name Dedra in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1960 to 1989. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Dedra deep dive
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