Kermit

Kermit, with its roots in Irish surnames, carries the meaning of 'free man.' This appellation traveled from Ireland, likely as a patronymic surname, across the Atlantic to America. While its earliest records appear in the early 1900s, its journey as a given name was significantly shaped by a beloved cultural icon centuries later.

There's a certain inherent kindness in the sound of 'Kermit,' a friendly lilt that makes you want to say it aloud. When you write it on a hospital bracelet, it feels like you're gifting your son a sense of openheartedness. It conjures images of someone who leads not with authority, but with unwavering loyalty and a cheerful disposition, someone your child will be.