Murphy Name Meaning
The name Murphy comes from Irish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Murphy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Murphy Name Meaning
& f Irish, EnglishFrom an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Murchadha meaning "descendant of MURCHADH".
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