Irish

Diarmuid

Pronounced DEER-midShare

Meaning: Meaning unknown; without envy is a traditional proposal

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Diarmuid is a variant of Diarmaid, an old Irish name with an unsettled meaning. It belongs to the hero of the story of Diarmaid and Gráinne as well as historical rulers.

Spellings & variants

  • Dermot
  • Diarmaid
  • Diarmait

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Diarmuid comes from Irish.

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