Deedre is a unique and distinctive given name of English origin. It is derived from the Old English word 'dēor', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'. Over time, this word evolved into the Middle English 'deere', which was often used as an endearment. The modern spelling Deedre emerged in the late 19th century and has since been used as a given name. While it is not one of the more common names, those named Deedre carry with them a sense of historical continuity and uniqueness.
The name Deedre saw a total of 39 births between the years 1963 and 1976, with peaks in popularity in 1964 (6 births) and 1968-1969 (each with 6 births).