Deirdre Gabaldon

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Deirdre Gabaldon — broken-hearted
180K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1965s Peak popularity
Gender
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Deirdre Gabaldon is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Deirdre is a feminine given name of Celtic origin. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology. The surname Gabaldon: Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress. Deirdre is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 180K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Deirdre reached peak popularity in the 1965s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Deirdre

Meaning: broken-hearted

Celtic

From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.

Surname: Gabaldon

Spanish

Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Deirdre is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 48%
United Kingdom 36%
United States 15%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Deirdre by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Deirdre Gabaldon

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Deirdre Gabaldon:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Deirdre?
The first name Deirdre originates from Celtic. From Old Irish Derdriu, meaning uncertain. Deirdre of the Sorrows is one of the great tragic heroines of Irish mythology.
When was Deirdre most popular?
The name Deirdre reached its peak popularity during the 1965s.
What is the origin of the surname Gabaldon?
The surname Gabaldon originates from Spanish. Argimiro Gabaldon, poet and former Venezuelan revolutionary of FALN Arnoldo Gabaldon, Venezuelan sanitarist Arnoldo Gabaldon Berti, Venezuelan engineer, first Environment minister of Latin America Diana Gabaldon, author of works including the "Outlander" and "Lord John" series Guy Gabaldon, U.S. Marine, "Pied Piper of Saipan" Isauro Gabaldon, Resident Commissioner from the Philippine Islands Joaquín Gabaldón Márquez, Venezuelan writer and politician José Rafael Gabaldón, Venezuelan andean caudillo Paca Gabaldón, Spanish actress.
What are the origins of the name Deirdre Gabaldon?
The name Deirdre Gabaldon combines two different traditions: the first name Deirdre has Celtic roots, while the surname Gabaldon originates from Spanish.
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