Diarmaid
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Diarmaid
Diarmaid is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "día" (man) and "armait" (injury/weapon), meaning "free man" or "man without fetters." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with notable historical bearers including the legendary warrior Diarmait Ua Duibhne from Irish mythology and various High Kings of Ireland.
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Etymology
Diarmaid is an Irish name derived from the Old Irish elements "día" (man) and "armait" (injury/weapon), meaning "free man" or "man without fetters." The name is primarily used in Irish and Scottish Gaelic cultures, with notable historical bearers including the legendary warrior Diarmait Ua Duibhne from Irish mythology and various High Kings of Ireland.
Diarmaid currently ranks #2,254 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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