Deedee
de(e)-dee
US Popularity:11132
Origin:Welsh
Meaning:Black, dark; Divine, delight; Really, truly; Good luck
Deedee is a girl’s name of multiple origins. Also spelled as Didi or Dede, Deedee may come from the Welsh name Dee meaning “black” or “dark,” the Irish or Gaelic name Deirdre, or the Latin names Delicia and Diana. It’s Celtic roots point at the definition “divine” or “delight,” perfect for your little beauty. This adorable title is also believed to derive from the Chinese name Di with a few translations like “really” or “truly.” While you may adore all these worldly associations, Deedee should also remember their Irish roots, as a form of Ó Deaghaidh, which means “good luck,” wishing baby nothing less than a prosperous and happy future.
How Popular Is The Name Deedee?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2011
#15316
in 2011
- 5059
from 2008
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 121
Behind the Name, Dee, January 2022
Hamari Web, Deedee Name Meaning
Ancestry, Dee Family History
Family Search, Dee Family History
Chinese Pod, Search ChinesePod Dictionary
Family Search, O'day Family History
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