Irish girl name
Deichtire Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Deichtire means mother of cú chulainn. Old Irish name of the mother of Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle, of uncertain meaning.
Deichtire is the sister of King Conchobar mac Nessa and the mother of Cú Chulainn. In one version she is the mother of the hero by the god Lugh, after a strange night of flight and enchantment in a house on the Brug na Bóinne. She disappeared with her companions and later returned with a baby boy. The name appears also as Dechtire or Deichtine, and it is very rare today. It will suit parents who value the Ulster Cycle and a name with real depth, though the opening kh may need a little explanation.
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Variants of Deichtire
DechtireDeichtineDechtine
Deichtire popularity: Ireland vs the US
Deichtire does not appear in the official Irish or US baby name rankings, which only list names given to a handful of babies a year. It is a rare choice in both countries.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Deichtire mean?
Deichtire means "mother of cú chulainn". Old Irish name of the mother of Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle, of uncertain meaning.
How do you pronounce Deichtire?
Deichtire is pronounced DEKH-tir-uh.
What is the origin of Deichtire?
Deichtire is of Irish origin. Old Irish name of the mother of Cú Chulainn in the Ulster Cycle, of uncertain meaning.