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Murphy

Name Meaning:

Anglicized form of Irish surnames Ó Murchadha ("descendant of Murchadh") or Mac Murchadha ("son of Murchadh"). Murchadh means "sea warrior." Primarily a surname.

Noteable Namesakes

Eddie Murphy (Comedian - surname); Cillian Murphy (Actor - surname); Murphy Brown (Fictional Character - Female surname); Ryan Murphy (Producer - surname)

Origin

Irish Gaelic

Popularity

US: #880 (Male), #939 (Female), UK: #403 (Male), #519 (Female)

Variations/Nicknames

Murph; Murf

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