What origin is the name Murrough?

Murrough comes from irish naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Murrough a popular name?

Murrough is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Murrough?

Names from the same irish tradition pair naturally with Murrough — for example Riley, Nora, Keira. You can browse more on our irish names page.

Murrough

Q: Is Murrough a rare name?

Yes. Murrough does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Murrough

Murrough

Boy

irish

2 syllables

Murrough is an irish boy's name meaning "An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord.".

The meaning of Murrough is "An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord." — a boy name of irish origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: irish
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Murrough

Very rare in US records

What does Murrough mean?

Murrough is a boy name of irish origin meaning "An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord.".

Is Murrough a rare name?

Yes. Murrough does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Murrough

Riley Nora Keira Erin Fiona Ciara

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Names with a similar meaning to Murrough

Murrough means "An Irish name meaning fighter of the sea. It is a traditional Gaelic name for a maritime warrior or sea-lord." — these names share that spirit.