Douherty — Baby Name Meaning and Origin
Douherty is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Dougherty, derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Dúgartaigh', which means 'descendant of Dúgartaigh'.
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Meaning of Douherty:
Douherty is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Dougherty, derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Dúgartaigh', which means 'descendant of Dúgartaigh'. The personal name 'Dúgartaigh' is composed of the elements 'dubh' meaning 'black' and 'guard' meaning 'watchful'. Douherty can also be used as a first name for both males and females, carrying the same meaning.
- Gender: Unisex
- Origin: Gaelic, Irish
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What does the name Douherty mean?
Douherty is a variant spelling of the Irish surname Dougherty, derived from the Gaelic name 'Ó Dúgartaigh', which means 'descendant of Dúgartaigh'. The personal name 'Dúgartaigh' is composed of the elements 'dubh' meaning 'black' and 'guard' meaning 'watchful'.
What is the origin of the name Douherty?
Douherty is a unisex name of Gaelic, Irish origin.
Is Douherty a boy or girl name?
Douherty is commonly used as a unisex name.
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