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By d_ford · Updated May 2023
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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…
Greek mythology
"most beautiful"
Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
French form of Alcaeus, Greek
"strong"
An archaic French name, notably borne by Alcee Hastings, an American politician and judge. Also spelled Alcée, the name appears in a name of Kate Chopin's novels, including The Awakening .
English
"pear orchard"
For now at least, Parton conjures up the larger-than-life image of Dolly. For an American boy, Patton or Peyton would probably be a better bet.
