Kermit
Irish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kermit
Kermit is derived from the Irish name Diarmait, meaning "without envy" or "free from envy," through the anglicized form Kermit.
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Etymology
Kermit is derived from the Irish name Diarmait, meaning "without envy" or "free from envy," through the anglicized form Kermit. The name comes from Old Irish roots: "di-" (without) and "armed" (envy).
The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in Ireland and America, with notable historical figures including Saint Diarmait of Ireland and modern associations with Kermit the Frog from American popular culture.
Kermit currently ranks #11,378 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.
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