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Boy/GirlPronounced American English /ˈmɜɹ.fi/; British English /ˈmɜː.fi/

Murphy

From a common Irish surname, the Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic Ó Murchadha, itself derived from the given name Murchadh.

Quick answer

Murphy is a boy/girl name.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈmɜɹ.fi/; British English /ˈmɜː.fi/.

GenderBoy/Girl
PronunciationAmerican 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