Origin:Irish
Meaning:Poet's daughter; True desire
Dervla is a feminine name of Irish origin. A variant of Deirbhile, it translates to “poet’s daughter.” If your family has a love for words, this can be a great way to share this literary love with baby. Dervla may also come from the Irish Dearbháil, meaning “true desire.” Baby is going to have so much time to find and pursure their passions, and the name Dervla will remind them to strive for the things they want.
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