In a place where the muppet isn't as widely heard of, this name would be fine, but in North America, you would be better off going with Kurt, Dermot or Herman.
Why are there so many Songs about rainbows And what's on the other side Rainbows are visions They're only illusions And rainbows have nothing to hide So we've been told and some chose to Believe it But I know they're wrong wait and seeSomeday we'll find it The Rainbow Connection The lovers, the dreamers and meWho said that every wish Would be heard and answered When wished on the morning star Somebody thought of that And someone believed it And look what it's done so far What's so amazing That keeps us star gazing What so we think we might seeSomeday we'll find it That Rainbow Connection The lovers the dreamers and meHave you been fast asleep And have you heard voices, I've heard them calling my name Is this the sweet sound that calls The young sailors The voice might be one and the same I've heard it too many times to ignore it It's something that I'm supposed to beSomeday we'll find it The rainbow connection The lovers, the dreamers and me La lala la lala la la la lala la la la.
I used to think of Kermit as a nice name, not my favourite, but still likeable. Outside of the United States, most people don't have strong associations with the "Muppets" and those who do would probably look fondly upon this name if they liked the character. However, the name has been forever ruined for me personally by Kermit Gosnell, the American abortionist who violently murdered newborn babies, forced his patients to take overdoses of drugs, denied medical care to patients, forcefully performed abortions on teen girls who didn't want them and murdered at least one patient (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kermit_Gosnell). Just thinking of this name brings to mind this disgusting monster. I would strongly advise against using it on a child, at least in the Western world where this case is fairly well known. In a decade or two, maybe it will be usable again. I do think possible nicknames like "Ermi" or "Mitty" would be cute on children or pets.
My name is Kermit, my son's name is Kermit Jr, also III. He is classified as a professional race car driver at the tender age of 11 (he's been racing for almost 6 years). He has adopted the nickname "The World's Fastest Frog". I feel that you should use something, even an odd name to further yourself. My son has 2 middle names that he can use, but refuses. He likes being different.
Nope, nope, NOOOPE! If I had a child and named him Kermit, the poor kid would feel ashamed! The kids would think he comes from a SWAMP or something, and spread rumors that he wears FROG PERFUME. Poor kid, I'd rather name him something like John.
I guess getting stuck with the moniker of Kermit could be quite embarrassing, so I understand the sympathy aspect. It could be worse though, you could have been named Gonzo. Now there was a guy with a really crooked nose.
I work with a young man named Kermit. He's a really nice, polite, handsome man. I feel bad for him though because I'm sure he was teased about the "Kermit the Frog" thing mercilessly in school.
― Anonymous User 8/13/2008
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I hope no one is considering this name because it sounds ''cute'' to them. The frog associations will hardly be shaken any time soon.
'Kermit Griffin' is the name of the character - a mercenary turned cop - that the great actor Scott Wentworth portrayed in the 1990's US TV-series "Kung Fu: The Legend Continues".
I love this name. It's so strong and interesting. If it weren't for that frog, Kermit would be near the top of my list. As it is, naming a child this would just be cruel.