Docherty is an Irish and Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Bevan Docherty (born 1977), triathlete from New Zealand *

Craig Docherty Craig Docherty (born 27 September 1979) is a Scottish former professional boxer. Competing from 1998 to 2017, he held the Commonwealth super-featherweight title from 2003 to 2005. Life and career Docherty became a professional boxer in 1998 ...

(born 1979), professional boxer from Scotland * David Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executive *

Fiona Docherty Fiona Docherty (born 1975) is a multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand. Life Docherty and her brother Bevan grew up in Taupo, in the North Island of New Zealand and attended Tauhara College. Their father Ray was a keen triathlete and ...

(born 1975), multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand *

George MacPherson Docherty George MacPherson Docherty (May 9, 1911 – November 27, 2008) was a Scottish-born American Presbyterian minister and principal initiator of the addition of the words "under God" to the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States. ...

(1911–2008), American Presbyterian minister *

Glenn Docherty Glenn Brian Docherty (born 1983) is the third Mayor of the City of Playford in South Australia. He became mayor following the 2010 mayoral election. Docherty is, to date, the youngest mayor of Playford. Docherty unsuccessfully contested the Sou ...

, Australian politician * Jack Docherty (born 1962), Scottish writer, actor and producer * Jacqueline Docherty, British nursing administrator * James Docherty (1950s footballer), Scottish footballer for Queen's Park and Airdrieonians * James Docherty (1890s footballer), Scottish footballer for Derby County and Luton Town * Jamie Docherty, Scottish football player in the early 20th century * Jim Docherty (born 1956), Scottish football player in the late 20th century * John Docherty (footballer, born 1940), Scottish football player and manager *

John Docherty (footballer, born 1935) John Docherty (born 28 February 1935 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional footballer, who played as a wing half for football league club Colchester United and played Scottish league football for Albion Rovers, Stirling Albion, St Johns ...

, Scottish football wing half * John Docherty (boxer) (born 1997), British boxer *

Laurence Docherty Laurence Docherty (born 24 February 1980 in Edinburgh) is a Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin. He came to the Netherlands in 2000, and played club hockey for HC Klein Zwitserland until the 2007–8 season, when he moved to rival club ...

(born 1980), Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin * Leo Docherty (born 1976), British politician *

Mark Docherty Mark John Docherty (born 15 May 1988) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a defender for West of Scotland Football League side Arthurlie. Docherty, who started his career with St Mirren, has since played for Stirling Albion, Brechin City, A ...

(born 1988), Scottish football player *

Martin Docherty Martin John Docherty-Hughes (born 21 January 1971) is a Scottish National Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since 2015. Early life and education Docherty-Hughes was raised by his parents in C ...

(born 1971), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since May 2015 * Mick Docherty (born 1950), English football player and coach *

Nicola Docherty Nicola Docherty (born 23 August 1992) is a Scottish international footballer who currently plays as a left sided defender for Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League. Career Docherty started playing with Falkirk Girls at the age of 1 ...

(born 1992), Scottish footballer *

Peter Docherty Peter Docherty (14 February 19291957) was an English footballer who played as an outside forward in the Football League for Darlington. Docherty signed for First Division club Fulham in September 1949, but he never represented them in the l ...

, English footballer *

Richard Docherty Richard Docherty (1899–1979) was a Catholic priest who established the mission at Port Keats, now known as Wadeye in the Northern Territory of Australia. Timeline In 1899, Docherty was born in Urwin, Western Australia. 28 years later, in 1 ...

(1899–1979), Catholic priest and missionary in Australia *

Robert Docherty Robert John Docherty (born 11 September 1965) is a Scottish former professional association football, footballer who played as a Midfielder#Winger, left winger, making nearly 300 appearances in the Scottish Football League. After retiring as a pl ...

(born 1965), Scottish football player * Stephen Docherty (born 1976), Scottish football player *

Steve Docherty Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events. His most notable career ac ...

(born 1950), Australian professional tennis player * Thomas Docherty (politician), British politician *

Tom Docherty Tom Docherty (15 April 1924 – 28 December 2020) was an English professional footballer. A winger, he joined Newport County in 1955 from Reading and went on to make 108 appearances for Newport, scoring one goal. In 1958 he joined King's Lynn. ...

(1924–2020), English football player * Tommy Docherty (1928–2020), Scottish football player and manager * Tony Docherty (born 1971), Scottish football player *

Valerie Docherty Valerie E. Docherty (born 25 June 1963) is a Canadian politician. She was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island in the 2007 provincial election. She represented the electoral district of Kellys Cross-Cumberland as a member ...

, Canadian politician

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