Quick answer
Murphy is a boy/girl name.
Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɜɹ.fi/; British English /ˈmɜː.fi/.
Meaning and history
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).
Notes and context
Usage: english