Irish Names that Start With D

Derrik

Derrik is a masculine name representing a spelling variation of Derek or Derrick. The name ultimately derives from the Old Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' This particular…

Dermot

Irish, Anglicization of Diarmaid

"free from envy"

Dermot is an appealing, relatively undiscovered Irish mythological hero's name long popular in the Old Country, and imported into the American consciousness by actor Dermot Mulroney. We see it in the…

Devlin

Irish

"unlucky"

Devlin is an Irish name that's fresher and even more devilish than Devin. The earliest written record of this surname occurs in the thirteenth century, when an O'Devlin was appointed Bishop of Kells…

Diarmaid

Irish

"free man"

This authentic form of the name of an Irish mythological hero with the power to make women fall instantly in love with him would work far better here as the Anglicized Dermot.

Dinsmore

Irish

"dark moor"

This Celtic surname is familiar but barely used at all as a first name.