Duffy
[ˈdʌfi]Meaning
from the Irish surname Ó Dubhthaigh, descendant of Dubhthach
Background Story
Duffy is a surname of Irish origin, from the Irish name Ó Dubhthaigh, meaning descendant of Dubthach. It also comes from Mac Duibhshíthe, literally "son of Duibhshíth", formed from dubh, "black", and sìth, "peace", and is comparable to the surname Duff. Dubthach was an Old Irish first name meaning "black", and the surname originates from Connacht. A user-submitted entry records Duffy as a masculine given name in American use.
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