Murphy

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Murphy is derived from an Irish surname which was originally an Anglicized form of the Gaelic O'Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh", with Murchadh meaning "sea warrior".
Pronunciation
MUR-fee
The name Murphy is pronounced as MUR-fee.
Popularity
Murphy is a popular name in Ireland but less so in other countries. It ranked #1 for boys in the Republic of Ireland in 2020, and #3 for boys in Northern Ireland in the same year.

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Murphy Name meanings & History

The name Murphy is derived from an Irish surname which was originally an Anglicized form of the Gaelic O'Murchadha, meaning "descendant of Murchadh", with Murchadh meaning "sea warrior". From a common Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha, itself derived from the given name Murchadh. As a given name, it has been borne by female characters on the American television series Murphy Brown (1988-1998) and the movie Interstellar (2014). Murphy can be used for both boys and girls.

Zodiac Sign of Murphy: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Murphy:

M: Maternal,Mushy,Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory,Mother,Mommy

U: Utopia,Universality,Unity,Understanding,Undermining

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

P: Political,Pensive,Partnership,Passive,Particular

H: Hobnobbing,Heart's Desire,Haggle,Hope,Hyper

Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving

Murphy is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Rough name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Murphy include American actor Eddie Murphy, American singer Cherrelle Murphy, and Canadian politician Brian Murphy.

2.) MURPHY (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Popular name, Murphy is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Murchadh (sea warrior). See MURCHADH. (MUR-FEE)


3.) MURPHY (Male)

Usage: American

Meanings: A borrowing from the Irish and Scottish, Murphy is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic Murchadh (sea warrior). Murphy is the most common surname in Ireland. Var: Murphie. (MER-FEE)


4.) Murphy (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: Sea warrior

Other Forms: Murphee


5.) Murphy (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) sea warrior.

Other Forms: Murffee, Murffey, Murffi, Murffie, Murffy, Murfy, Murphee, Murphey, Murphi, Murphie


6.) Murphy (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) sea warrior.

Other Forms: Merffee, Merffey, Merffi, Merffie, Merffy, Murffee, Murffey, Murffi, Murffie, Murffy, Murphee, Murphey, Murphi, Murphie


7.) Murphy (Male)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) fighter

Other Forms: Merph, Merphy, Murfie, Murph


8.) Murphy (Female)

Usage: Irish

Meanings: (Irish) spirited

Other Forms: Murphee, Murphey, Murphi


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