Murchadh

Gender Masculine
Usage Medieval Irish, Scottish Gaelic

Meaning & History

Means "sea battle", derived from Old Irish muir "sea" and cath "battle". This name was borne by several medieval Irish chieftains and kings. It is Anglicized as Murdo in Scotland.

Related Names

Rootsmuir + cath
VariantMurdo(Scottish)
Feminine FormMurdag(Scottish Gaelic)
Other Languages & CulturesMurrough(Irish) Murchad(Old Irish)
Surname DescendantMurdoch(Scottish)

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Categories

nautical, ocean, sea, war, warrior, water, wet
Entry updated January 21, 2022