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Dermot
by noel (glaucous)
7/24/2018, 7:05 PM
What are your thoughts on Dermot?
and which spelling/version do you prefer: http://www.behindthename.com/polls/293496?
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- Theodora'sMommy (Nemesis0408)
7/26/2018, 8:27 AM
I don't hate it, but it sounds more like a brand name for a vacuum than a name for a real live person.
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- number1212   +3
7/25/2018, 5:17 PM
For some weird reason it makes me think of an otter. I literally have no idea why.
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- noel (glaucous)   +2
7/25/2018, 6:37 PM
...do you follow hockey at all? Apparently there was a guy with the surname Dermott who played for the Erie Otters.
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- number1212 nsi (guest)   +1
7/25/2018, 10:00 PM
I’m not into hockey at all. That’s a weird coincidence. I was thinking more like a book or cartoon character with the name.
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- noel (glaucous)
7/25/2018, 11:11 PM
Maybe it's just the *ot part, plus similarity to Kermit?
...I did find a kids' book called "Little Dermot and the thirsty stones: and other Irish folk tales", but I have no idea if it includes an otter.
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- Pie   +2
7/25/2018, 12:40 PM
It's a decent name. It feels like an older person's name to me, probably because the only Dermot I can think of atm is the late Dermot Graham, who played Father Ted.
I voted for the Diarmuid spelling, but Dermot is okay too.
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- noel (glaucous)   +1
7/25/2018, 6:35 PM
My favorite is a tie between Diarmid and Diarmuid...is there a reason you prefer Diarmuid?Dermot seems to be the BtN favorite, but I don't know if I like it or not. It might remind me too much of Kermit.
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- Pie
7/26/2018, 6:10 AM
It's the most familiar to me, probably because it's been the most popular version in Ireland for a while.
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- Flora (booksandtea)
7/25/2018, 9:34 AM
I sort of find it hard to say, frankly.
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- Cayden (theparkite)
7/24/2018, 7:22 PM
I love it! Know someone with this name and it works well—strong, simple,’and a really positive meaning. I’d pair it with a common, short middle to produce good contrast.Dermot Adam
Dermot James
Dermot Brian
Dermot Lynn
Dermot Steven
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