Murphy
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Origin and meaning
Name: Murphy (mur-phy)
Gender: Unisex
Popularity in 2023: Female #576, Male #728
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Descendant Of Sea Warrior
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Sea warrior
Gender: Male
Origin and Meaning: The name Murphy is of Irish origin and means "sea warrior" or "sea battler".
Etymology: The name Murphy is derived from the Irish surname "O'Murchadh", which means "descendant of Murchadh". Murchadh means "sea warrior".
History of name: The name Murphy has been used in Ireland since ancient times as a surname. It has become a popular first name in the English-speaking world in recent times.
Style of the name: Murphy is a classic and timeless name, which has a strong, masculine sound to it.
Symbolism of the name: The name Murphy symbolizes bravery, strength, and determination. It is associated with the ocean and sea, which is a symbol of adventure, power, and mystery.
Pronunciation
Say: 🔊
IPA: /mˈɜːfi/
Syllables: mur-phy
Murphy's luck prospects
| Destiny | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Friendship | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
| Love | Good | ★★★★ |
| Family | Good | ★★★★ |
| Money | Poor | ★★ |
| Health | Excellent | ★★★★★ |
Personality traits of name Murphy
- Intellectual
- Naive
- Hopeful
- Just
- Patient
- Dishonest
- Importunate
Common Nicknames
Common Nicknames for Murphy include:
- Murph
- Murphie
- Murphman
- Murf
- Murfy
- Mo
- Phee
- Fy
Name popularity
In the United States, Murphy is a relatively popular name for boys.
In Ireland, it remains a common surname and is becoming increasingly popular as a first name. In other countries, such as the UK, Australia, and Canada, the name Murphy is also gaining popularity.
Name Variations
Variations of name Murphy in English:
- Murphey
- Murphie
- Murphee
- Murphey
- Murphya
Variations of name Murphy in different languages:
- Moritz (German)
- Morice (French)
- Márton (Hungarian)
- Morpheus (Greek)
- Morfey (Russian)
- Morfín (Irish)
- Murfi (Irish)
Similar Names
- Murray
- Merritt
- Morris
- Morley
Anagrams
An anagram is a word formed by rearranging the letters of another word.
- Rhumpy
- Humbyr
- Yhrump
Rhyming Names
- Berthy
- Gerty
- Sherry
- Terry
- Wherry
Diminutives Names
A diminutive is a name that sounds similar to Murphy but is shorter.
- Murph
- Murphie
- Mo
- Phee
Sibling Names
Sisters: Abigail, Charlotte, Daisy, Elizabeth, Harper, Isla, Lily.
Brothers: Alexander, Benjamin, Ethan, Harrison, Jackson, Liam, Oliver.
Astrology of name Murphy
Zodiac sign: Aquarius
Element: Earth
Ruling planet: Uranus
Lucky metal: Tungsten
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| Lucky colors: | Mustard Tan Cerulean |
Totem pet: Spider
Totem animal: Seal
Totem plant: Amaryllis
Totem tree: Sycamores
Lucky weekday: Saturday
Favorable month: August
Lucky numbers: 2, 8, 38
Lucky days of the month: 10, 16, 18
Unlucky number: 23
Hobbies: dancing, quilling, volunteering
Careers: Fashion, Counselling, Transport
Health issues: Chances of suffering from diabetes
Letters count: 6
Numerology of name Murphy
Name popularity
Male
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 237 | 21 |
| 1907 | 235 | 21 |
| 1912 | 355 | 41 |
| 1913 | 385 | 28 |
| 1914 | 411 | 51 |
| 1915 | 446 | 61 |
| 1916 | 438 | 69 |
| 1917 | 449 | 73 |
| 1918 | 477 | 59 |
| 1919 | 466 | 73 |
| 1920 | 466 | 73 |
| 1921 | 491 | 65 |
| 1922 | 474 | 78 |
| 1923 | 472 | 83 |
| 1924 | 499 | 65 |
| 1925 | 481 | 68 |
| 1926 | 456 | 89 |
| 1927 | 456 | 89 |
| 1928 | 496 | 52 |
| 1929 | 476 | 66 |
| 1930 | 471 | 61 |
| 1931 | 466 | 59 |
| 1932 | 450 | 81 |
| 1933 | 469 | 53 |
| 1934 | 470 | 60 |
| 1935 | 466 | 60 |
| 1936 | 485 | 44 |
| 1937 | 467 | 53 |
| 1938 | 461 | 69 |
| 1939 | 461 | 64 |
| 1940 | 482 | 53 |
| 1941 | 475 | 60 |
| 1942 | 501 | 58 |
| 1943 | 510 | 63 |
| 1944 | 489 | 69 |
| 1945 | 506 | 41 |
| 1946 | 543 | 46 |
| 1947 | 545 | 57 |
| 1948 | 548 | 57 |
| 1949 | 533 | 66 |
| 1950 | 545 | 62 |
| 1951 | 551 | 61 |
| 1952 | 528 | 82 |
| 1953 | 559 | 64 |
| 1954 | 566 | 61 |
| 1955 | 585 | 59 |
| 1956 | 582 | 66 |
| 1957 | 623 | 40 |
| 1958 | 596 | 56 |
| 1959 | 616 | 46 |
| 1960 | 634 | 41 |
| 1961 | 626 | 37 |
| 1962 | 619 | 49 |
| 1963 | 606 | 53 |
| 1964 | 612 | 55 |
| 1965 | 619 | 38 |
| 1966 | 602 | 36 |
| 1967 | 623 | 25 |
| 1968 | 618 | 38 |
| 1969 | 644 | 21 |
| 1970 | 632 | 34 |
| 1971 | 626 | 39 |
| 1972 | 632 | 38 |
| 1973 | 627 | 26 |
| 1974 | 625 | 40 |
| 1975 | 640 | 32 |
| 1976 | 625 | 37 |
| 1977 | 643 | 29 |
| 1978 | 652 | 33 |
| 1979 | 641 | 46 |
| 1980 | 667 | 24 |
| 1981 | 655 | 35 |
| 1982 | 672 | 28 |
| 1983 | 671 | 25 |
| 1984 | 667 | 30 |
| 1985 | 672 | 25 |
| 1986 | 659 | 45 |
| 1987 | 691 | 26 |
| 1988 | 695 | 36 |
| 1989 | 693 | 60 |
| 1990 | 713 | 70 |
| 1991 | 691 | 73 |
| 1992 | 740 | 43 |
| 1993 | 720 | 51 |
| 1994 | 722 | 55 |
| 1995 | 744 | 57 |
| 1996 | 727 | 50 |
| 1997 | 745 | 47 |
| 1998 | 753 | 47 |
| 1999 | 774 | 39 |
| 2000 | 761 | 53 |
| 2001 | 780 | 46 |
| 2002 | 762 | 57 |
| 2003 | 774 | 57 |
| 2004 | 770 | 79 |
| 2005 | 812 | 67 |
| 2006 | 825 | 60 |
| 2007 | 812 | 82 |
| 2008 | 832 | 84 |
| 2009 | 809 | 90 |
| 2010 | 784 | 103 |
| 2011 | 782 | 101 |
| 2012 | 827 | 73 |
| 2013 | 786 | 103 |
| 2014 | 797 | 123 |
| 2015 | 758 | 149 |
| 2016 | 763 | 163 |
| 2017 | 744 | 165 |
| 2018 | 752 | 164 |
| 2019 | 732 | 185 |
| 2020 | 705 | 224 |
| 2021 | 728 | 212 |
Female
Raw data
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 805 | 29 |
| 1990 | 832 | 33 |
| 1991 | 804 | 44 |
| 1992 | 802 | 57 |
| 1993 | 841 | 27 |
| 1994 | 824 | 29 |
| 1995 | 828 | 33 |
| 1996 | 837 | 29 |
| 1997 | 836 | 25 |
| 1998 | 844 | 31 |
| 1999 | 864 | 29 |
| 2000 | 889 | 21 |
| 2002 | 870 | 25 |
| 2003 | 881 | 34 |
| 2004 | 921 | 27 |
| 2005 | 921 | 32 |
| 2006 | 942 | 35 |
| 2008 | 945 | 34 |
| 2009 | 940 | 24 |
| 2010 | 913 | 30 |
| 2011 | 905 | 26 |
| 2012 | 914 | 25 |
| 2013 | 900 | 31 |
| 2014 | 932 | 42 |
| 2015 | 866 | 88 |
| 2016 | 842 | 124 |
| 2017 | 802 | 148 |
| 2018 | 811 | 146 |
| 2019 | 774 | 177 |
| 2020 | 689 | 260 |
| 2021 | 576 | 398 |
Name Murphy in sign language
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