Deirdre too old fashioned or just ugly?
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Deirdre too old fashioned or just ugly?
| Fri, 10-21-2005 - 10:14pm |
Deirdre - what do you think, my husband loves it, he is insisting, he is very into celtic mythology. Dayr-dra is the pronounciation.
I think this name is way, way too common, the first thing that pops to mind is an old slightly senile woman, what do you think?
I'm not sure how this name comes across. I've tried explaining he's just in love with a story.
I think this name is way, way too common, the first thing that pops to mind is an old slightly senile woman, what do you think?
I'm not sure how this name comes across. I've tried explaining he's just in love with a story.

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I agree with Audra's pronunciation.
Michelle
Graham May 1999, Lily P
I think it's very pretty. There are three different pronunciations for it: DER-dra, DEER-dra, and DEER-DREE. I personally like DEER-dra the best. It is rarely used on babies at the moment, and the highest it ever got in popularity in the last century or so is somewhere in the 300's or something like that in the 60's. So, no, it's not too common at all. It's a great name. But, if you don't like it, then you shouldn't feel pressed to use it.
Jayme
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Edited 10/22/2005 9:04 am ET by skinnyldsflymommy
I would say it Dear-dra as well. Not a horrible name, and not that popular--at least I know of none!
Best of luck!
Theresa
Adding "no offense" to something hurtful doesn't make it any less so, btw.
I think Deirdre is fresh and pretty. Dayr-dra or Dear-dra, either way.
Good luck! :-)
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The Deirdre's I know are in their 20's (and pretty), but it is not at all common with any age group in my area. I think it is a nice name!
Denise
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