Diarmuid
Meaning of Diarmuid
Diarmuid is a traditional Irish name that is commonly given to baby boys. With its rich history and cultural significance, this name carries a sense of pride and heritage. Diarmuid is pronounced as DEER-mid in Irish, with the emphasis on the first syllable. The name has variations such as Dermot, but regardless of the spelling, it maintains its strong Irish roots. While not particularly popular in the United States, Diarmuid has been given to a small number of newborn boys in recent years. Its uniqueness and distinctiveness make it an excellent choice for parents looking for a name that stands out from the crowd while still honoring their Irish ancestry.
Pronunciation
Irish
- Pronunced as DEER-mid (/ˈdʲɛr.mɪd/)
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Notable People Named Diarmuid
| Diarmuid Martin is an Irish prelate of the Catholic Church who served as Archbishop of Dublin and Primate of Ireland from 2004 to 2020, with a background in the Roman Curia and diplomatic service of the Holy See. |
| Diarmuid Fionntain O'Scannlain is a senior United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, with chambers in Portland, Oregon. |
| Diarmuid Barron is an Irish rugby union player known for his position as a hooker at United Rugby Championship club Munster. |
| Diarmuid Connolly is a former Irish Gaelic footballer who played as a forward for the Dublin county team for 11 seasons from 2007 to 2018. |
| Diarmuid Lyng is an Irish sportsperson known for his involvement in hurling and Gaelic football, as well as for his nickname "Gizzy" and his career as a primary school teacher. |
| Diarmuid O'Flynn is a pensioner, former chief hurling correspondent for the Irish Examiner, and founder of the Ballyhea Says No campaign, known for his advocacy against Irish government debt repayments. |
| Diarmuid Hegarty is the president of Griffith College in Ireland and chairman of the Friends of the Vocal Arts. |
| Diarmuid Ryan is an Irish hurler who plays for Cratloe at the club level and has represented Clare in inter-county competitions. |
| Diarmuid O'Connor - Diarmuid 'Máistir Peil' O'Connor is an Irish Gaelic footballer known for playing in midfield for Na Gaeil and the Kerry county team. |
| Diarmuid O'Connor is an Irish sportsperson known for playing Gaelic football at senior level for Ballintubber and the Mayo county team. |
