What origin is the name Derra?

Derra comes from International naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

What are good brother names for Derra?

Names from the same international tradition pair naturally with Derra — for example Makhi, Bagrat, Noaĥo. You can browse more on our international names page.

Both spellings are used. Derra means "A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special."; Dera is listed with the meaning "Fiend.". Families often choose the spelling that matches how the name is written in their language, or the one that is easiest to pronounce where they live.

Derra

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Derra

Girl

International

2 syllables

Derra is an International girl's name meaning "A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special".

Derra is a girl's name of International origin meaning "A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: International
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Last updated 24 October 2026.

What does Derra mean?

A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special.

How popular is Derra?

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What does Derra mean?

Derra is a girl name of International origin meaning "A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special.".

How popular is Derra?

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Brother names that go with Derra

Makhi Bagrat Noaĥo Paŭlo Demari Miĥaelo

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Name numerology

5is the Chaldean number for Derra.

Number 5 is linked with curiosity, freedom and adventure.

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Other spellings of Derra

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Dera — "Fiend." (English)

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Derra at a glance

Letters: 5
Syllables: 2
Starts with: D
Ends with: -ra
Vowels: 2 of 5 letters

5-letter girl names

Which names have a similar meaning to Derra?

Derra means "A modern American name likely derived from the Gaelic name Dera, meaning special." — these names share that spirit.

Logan — "Logan is a Scottish surname from a place name, from the Gaelic lagan, meaning 'little hollow'." (Scottish)
Michael — "Michael comes from the Hebrew Mikha'el, a question meaning 'who is like God?'. It is the name of an archangel." (Hebrew)
Emily — "Emily comes from the Roman family name Aemilius, probably from the Latin aemulus, meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'." (Latin)
Elizabeth — "Elizabeth comes from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'my God is an oath'. It is the name of John the Baptist's mother." (Hebrew)
Evelyn — "Evelyn comes from an English surname derived from the Norman Aveline, possibly meaning 'wished-for child' or linked to 'hazelnut'." (English)
Avery — "Avery is an English surname from the Norman form of Alberich, a Germanic name meaning 'elf ruler'." (English)
Noah — "Noah comes from the Hebrew Noach, meaning 'rest' or 'comfort'. In the Bible, Noah builds the ark that saves his family." (Hebrew)
Emma — "Emma comes from the Germanic word ermen, meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. It was brought to England by Norman nobility." (German)