Deirdre in Ogham
Deirdre in Ogham is a modern letter-for-letter rendering, not a surviving monument. Each fid is listed with its medieval tree name. Use the Irish form if you want the closer heritage spelling.
DEER-dra. The tragic heroine of the Ulster Cycle.
Deirdre in Ogham
᚛ᚇᚓᚔᚏᚇᚏᚓ᚜
Irish form: Deirdre. English listing: Deirdre. Pronunciation: DEER-dra.
The tragic heroine of the Ulster Cycle.
| Fid | Latin | Name | Tree (medieval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ᚇ | D | Dair | Oak |
| ᚓ | E | Edad | Aspen |
| ᚔ | I | Idad | Yew |
| ᚏ | R | Ruis | Elder |
| ᚇ | D | Dair | Oak |
| ᚏ | R | Ruis | Elder |
| ᚓ | E | Edad | Aspen |
Tree names are manuscript tradition, not a claim that this person appears on a fifth-century stone.
Frequently asked questions
How do you write Deirdre in Ogham?
Letter by letter as Deirdre. Open the translator to copy the glyphs.
Is this the historical spelling on a stone?
No. This is a modern transliteration of a living name.