Dervla
daughter of a poet
GenderGirlOriginIrishSay itDER-vlaPopularityUncommon
Pronounced DER-vla
About the name Dervla
Dervla means daughter of a poet, a lovely tribute to Ireland's literary tradition. It's elegant and rarely heard outside Ireland.
Thoughtful and articulate, with a natural storyteller's charm.
Fun fact
Travel writer Dervla Murphy made this name known internationally through her adventurous books.
Nicknames for Dervla
Der
Variations
Famous people named Dervla
- Dervla Kirwan (actress)