Murdoch

Murdoch Meaning & Origin

About Murdoch
The name "Murdoch" is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "Murchadh," which means "sea warrior" or "protector of the sea." It is a combination of the elements "muir" (meaning "sea") and "cadh" (meaning "warrior" or "battle"). The name Murdoch signifies strength, bravery, and a connection to the sea, reflecting the historical significance of maritime activities in Scotland.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Murdoch are male.

Murdoch Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTX
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M063020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 D AA0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈmərdɑk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTX', 'MRTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Murdoch in Braille

Here's how to represent Murdoch in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Murdoch in braille

How to Spell the Name Murdoch in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Murdoch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Murdoch in sign language

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