Dervla
Dervla is a girls' name of Irish origin meaning “daughter of the poet.” An anglicization of the Irish 'Dearbhla' or 'Deirbhile,' meaning 'daughter of the poet' or 'true desire.'
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how do you pronounce Dervla?
DER-vlah
where does the name Dervla come from?
Dervla and the related Derval are anglicisations of the Irish Deirbhile and Dearbháil, with Dearbhla a blend of the two. Deirbhile is said to mean daughter of the poet, while Dearbháil is read either as daughter of Fál, a poetic name for Ireland, or as true desire.
The name is associated with a legendary Irish saint who plucked out her own eyes to avoid an unwanted marriage. It conveys fierce independence and literary heritage.
who are famous people named Dervla?
- Dervla Murphy (Irish touring cyclist and author)
- Dervla Kirwan (Irish actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Dervla?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Dervla?
what names go well with Dervla?
Sibling names that share Dervla's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Dervla
What does the name Dervla mean?
Dervla means “daughter of the poet”.
What is the origin of the name Dervla?
Dervla comes from the Irish naming tradition. Related forms include Derval, Dearbhla, Deirbhile and Dearbháil.
How popular is the name Dervla?
Dervla has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Dervla a boy or girl name?
Dervla is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Dervla?
Dervla is pronounced DER-vlah, with 2 syllables.
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