Kermit - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Kermit \k(e)-r

is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "without envy". Variant of Dermot, made famous by the popular green Muppet Kermit the Frog.

Similar baby names are Hermite and Karmi.

Kermit is a very common first name for men (#588 out of 1220) but an uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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