Baby name

FADING UNISEX · IRISH
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Murphy

/ˈmɜːrfi/


“From Irish Murchadh: sea warrior or sea battler”

From the Irish personal name Murchadh, meaning 'sea warrior' or 'sea battler'.

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How it ages.

Murphy remains recognizable even as it is chosen less often than before.

The cultural moment.

Murphy has become moderately less common in Scotland in recent years, while remaining an established choice.