Irish girl name
Dervla Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Dervla means possibly 'daughter of a poet'. From the Irish Deirbhile, thought to mean daughter of a poet.
Dervla is the anglicised form of the old Irish name Deirbhile, which is often explained as daughter of a poet, though the etymology is not entirely settled. It is a name that has been used in Ireland for centuries and is associated with several early saints. Today it is a recognisably Irish choice, but one that is not overused. The sound is strong and rolling, with a clear stress on the first syllable. Dervla pairs well with both short and long surnames and would suit someone drawn to literary or historic names.
Computer-generated voice, as a guide to pronunciation.
Variants of Dervla
DervillaDeirbhileDervilaDervala
Well-known people named Dervla
Dervla Kirwan, Dervla Murphy.
Dervla popularity: Ireland vs the US
In 2017 Dervla ranked #651 in Ireland (5 babies). It is too rare to appear in US rankings.
Ireland (girls)
Rank among babies of the same sex, 1 = most popular (log scale). Ranks below #10,000 sit on the bottom edge. Gaps mean fewer than 3 Irish or 5 US babies that year.
Data: US Social Security Administration (public domain) and Central Statistics Office, Ireland (CC BY 4.0). Irish accented spellings (such as Síle) are only recorded from 2018, so earlier years combine spellings.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dervla mean?
Dervla means "possibly 'daughter of a poet'". From the Irish Deirbhile, thought to mean daughter of a poet.
How do you pronounce Dervla?
Dervla is pronounced DER-vla.
What is the origin of Dervla?
Dervla is an Irish girl name. In Irish it is written Deirbhile.
Is Dervla a popular name?
Dervla ranked #651 in Ireland in 2017.
What are other spellings of Dervla?
Other spellings and forms include Dervilla, Deirbhile, Dervila, Dervala.