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About the name
- Origin
- Irish
- English version
- Dermot, Jeremiah, Jeremy
- Variants
- Diarmait, Diarmaid
- Stronghold region
- Leinster
Overview
Borne by Diarmuid Ua Duibhne, the warrior of the Fianna who eloped with Gráinne, betrothed of Fionn mac Cumhaill, in 'Tóraíocht Dhiarmada agus Ghráinne'; also a common royal name in early medieval Ireland.
The story behind Diarmuid
Diarmuid is the most common modern spelling and is borne by many Irishmen, including the dramatist Diarmuid de Faoite and the singer Diarmuid Ó Néill.
Mythology & legend
Same as Diarmaid; the Fenian hero.
Did you know?
Modern spelling of Diarmaid; one of Ireland's enduringly popular names.
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