Origin, Meaning, And History Of Kermit
Kermit is name of Scottish origin and means ‘Descendant of Diarmuid.’ It is an alternative spelling of the Irish patronymic surname Kermode, which was first found in Clare, on the west coast of Ireland in the province of Munster. They were entitled to a family seat as the O’Carmody, Chiefs of Ireland. The name was anglicized to MacDermot in the Manx language.
The rulers of Moylurg in Co. Roscommon were known as the Mac Diarmiada or Mac Dermots. They were divided into three families, the head of which was known as the Mac Dermot; the other two, his tributaries, were known as the Mac Dermot Ruadh and the Mac Dermot Gall. While it is not included in the legends, it is a distinctive Scandinavian name with the common prefix þqr.
The Norman conquest of Ireland in 1172 had a significant impact on Irish culture, and as a result, numerous surnames of Norman families, Irish Gaelic clans and septs surnames began to resemble one another. Later, this family name was found in Galway and South Munster.
Kermit Roosevelt, the son of Theodore Roosevelt, who was named after his great-uncle Robert Kermit, helped make the name popular. The name gained even more popularity across the world after the introduction of the character Kermit the Frog in 1955 through popular television shows, such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show.
The name also made a mark in popular culture and was used in movies and literary works. Kermit the Hermit is a book by Bill Peet released in 1965. Kermit William Hodges is the main character in Stephen King’s Mercedes trilogy. One interesting fact about the name Kermit is that it has been used not only for people, but also for places. For example, there is a town called Kermit in Texas, US, which was named after Kermit Roosevelt.
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Famous People With The Name Kermit
- Kermit Joseph AlexanderFormer American football defensive back in the National Football League
- Kermit BloomgardenAmerican theatrical producer, who produced plays, including Death of a Salesman, and The Diary of Anne Frank
- Kermit MaynardAmerican actor and stuntman, known for Valley of Terror
- Kermit MurdockAmerican actor, known for his roles in movies Splendor in the Grass and In the Heat of The Night
- Kermit MoyerAmerican author, best known for his collection of short stories titled Tumbling
- Kermit QuinnAmerican R&B singer, and member of the vocal groups Intro and Blackstreet
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Kermit?
The name Kermit means the name means the guilded one.
2. What is the origin of the name Kermit?
Kermit has an English origin.
