Girl Name · Irish Origin
Dedra
Dedra — a girl name from the Irish tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Sorrowful, broken-hearted", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Deidra is on your shortlist, Dedra belongs in the same conversation.
Dedra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Sorrowful, broken-hearted
Origin: Irish naming roots help connect Dedra to related Irish baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Dedra as D·E·D·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Dedra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Dedra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Dedraa, Dedrae, Dedray, Dedr.
- Nicknames: Ded and D.
- Middle names: Pair Dedra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Dedra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Deidra, Detra, Deitra, Deidre, Dieter — full picks on the sibling names for Dedra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Dedra? Browse our names like Dedra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Dedra
What does the name Dedra mean?
Dedra means "Sorrowful, broken-hearted" and is of Irish origin.
What is the origin of Dedra?
Dedra originates in Irish naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Dedra?
Dedra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Dedra a boy's or girl's name?
Dedra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Dedra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Dedra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Dedra?
Names that share Dedra's sound and style include Deidra, Detra, Deitra, Deidre, Dieter.
What middle names pair well with Dedra?
Good middle-name fits for Dedra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Dedra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Dedra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Dedra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Dedra share its rhythm without rhyming — Deidra, Detra, Deitra all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.