Irish name derived from Celtic derd-riu - "furious" or from Gaelic deoi-rid - "broken-hearted; heartbroken".
Deirdre or Derdriu is the foremost tragic heroine in Irish mythology and probably its best-known figure in modern times. She is often called "Deirdre of the Sorrows." Her story is part of the Ulster Cycle, the best-known stories of pre-Christian Ireland.
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