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Dermot

DER-mut

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Irish

Total Births

482

Peak Year

#16 in 1969

First Recorded

1917

Style

Vintage, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An Irish name derived from the Gaelic 'Diarmuid,' meaning 'free from envy'. It is associated with a legendary hero in Irish mythology.

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Numerology

3

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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Dermot O'Leary

    Popular British television and radio presenter

  • Dermot Healy

    Irish poet, playwright, and novelist

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

BraveIndependentCharmingLoyal

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