Deirdre Petrie

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Deirdre Petrie — broken-hearted
180K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1965s Peak popularity
Gender
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Deirdre Petrie 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 Petrie: Alexander Petrie (died 1662), Scottish minister Alexander Petrie (architect) (c. 1842–1905), Scottish architect Alistair Petrie (born 1970), English actor Andrew Petrie (1798–1872), Scottish-born builder, architect and first free settler of Brisbane, Australia Andrew Lang Petrie (1854–1928), politician, builder and stonemason from Brisbane, Australia Anthony Petrie (born 1983), Australian basketball player Archibald Petrie (1790–1864), Canadian politician Arthur Petrie (died 1787), Scottish bishop Bob Petrie (1874–1947), Scottish footballer Charlie Petrie (1895–1972), English footballer Daniel. 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: Petrie

Scottish

Alexander Petrie (died 1662), Scottish minister Alexander Petrie (architect) (c. 1842–1905), Scottish architect Alistair Petrie (born 1970), English actor Andrew Petrie (1798–1872), Scottish-born builder, architect and first free settler of Brisbane, Australia Andrew Lang Petrie (1854–1928), politician, builder and stonemason from Brisbane, Australia Anthony Petrie (born 1983), Australian basketball player Archibald Petrie (1790–1864), Canadian politician Arthur Petrie (died 1787), Scottish bishop Bob Petrie (1874–1947), Scottish footballer Charlie Petrie (1895–1972), English footballer Daniel.

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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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Numerology

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

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

11
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Petrie?
The surname Petrie originates from Scottish. Alexander Petrie (died 1662), Scottish minister Alexander Petrie (architect) (c. 1842–1905), Scottish architect Alistair Petrie (born 1970), English actor Andrew Petrie (1798–1872), Scottish-born builder, architect and first free settler of Brisbane, Australia Andrew Lang Petrie (1854–1928), politician, builder and stonemason from Brisbane, Australia Anthony Petrie (born 1983), Australian basketball player Archibald Petrie (1790–1864), Canadian politician Arthur Petrie (died 1787), Scottish bishop Bob Petrie (1874–1947), Scottish footballer Charlie Petrie (1895–1972), English footballer Daniel.
What are the origins of the name Deirdre Petrie?
The name Deirdre Petrie combines two different traditions: the first name Deirdre has Celtic roots, while the surname Petrie originates from Scottish.
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