/ˈdɑɪdrə/ (DI-druh)

Definitions

1. proper noun

A female given name of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word ‘der druth,’ meaning ‘sorrow’ or ‘love’.

“Deirdre was a lovely name, but her parents had chosen it in memory of a tragic figure from Irish mythology.”

2. noun

A woman who is the object of obsessive love or admiration.

“The rock star’s fans considered Deirdre to be his muse, inspiring his best songs.”