Reference meaning
Duffy
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A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Dubhthaigh (“descendant of Dubhthach”). Dubhthach is a byname derived from dubh (“black”).
Other meanings
2. proper noun
A surname from Irish, an anglicization of Ó Doithe.
3. proper noun
A Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic [in turn originating as a patronymic], an alternate anglicization of Mac Dhuibhshíthe (McPhee).
4. proper noun
A suburb of Canberra, Australia; named for Charles Gavan Duffy, 8th Premier of Victoria.
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