Murchadh is masculine

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in the

Irish Irish may refer to: Common meanings * Someone or something of, from, or related to: ** Ireland, an island situated off the north-western coast of continental Europe ***Éire, Irish language name for the isle ** Northern Ireland, a constituent unit ...

and

Scottish Gaelic Scottish Gaelic ( gd, Gàidhlig ), also known as Scots Gaelic and Gaelic, is a Goidelic language (in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well ...

languages.

Etymology

''A Dictionary of First Names'', published by

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, defines the Irish name as being derived from the Gaelic elements ''muir'', meaning "sea"; and ''cadh'', meaning "battle". In the same book, the Scottish Gaelic name is defined as being a modern form of the Gaelic name '' Muireadhach'', which means "lord", but is said to derive from ''muir'', which means "sea".

Anglicised forms

Anglicised forms of the Scottish Gaelic name are ''Murdo'', ''Morrow, and ''Murdoch''.''A Dictionary of Surnames'', Patrick Hanks & Flavia Hodges (Oxford University Press, 1988) Anglicised forms of the Irish name are ''Murphy, Morgan and ''Murrough''. As a

patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based on the given name of one's father, grandfather (avonymic), or an earlier male ancestor. Patronymics are still in use, including mandatory use, in many countries worldwide, alt ...

surname, Murphy and

Morrow Morrow is a word meaning "the next day" in literary English. It also means "morning" in archaic English Morrow may also refer to: Places in the United States and Canada United States * Morrow, Arkansas *Morrow, Georgia * Morrow, Louisiana *Morr ...

are also derived from Murchadh and its patronymics, ''MacMurchadh'' and '' Mac Murchadha''

People with the given name

Murchad

* Murchad mac Áedo, king of Connacht *

Murchad mac Brain Mut Murchad mac Brain Mut (died 727) was a King of Leinster from the Uí Dúnlainge branch of the Laigin. He was the son of Bran Mut mac Conaill (died 696), a previous king. He ruled from 715 to 727. His reign His first mention in the annals is whe ...

(died 727), king of Leinster * Murchad mac Brian Ó Flaithbheartaigh (1419), Irish chieftain * Murchad mac Diarmata, king of Leinster, Dublin, and the Isles * Murchad mac Flaithbertaig (died 767), chief of the Cenél Conaill * Murchad mac Flann mac Glethneachan (fl. 973), king of Maigh Seóla * Murchad mac Máele Dúin (fl. 819–833), king of Ailech *

Murchad Midi Murchad mac Diarmato (died 715), called Murchad Midi (Murchad of Meath), was an Irish king. One of four or more sons of Diarmait Dian, he succeeded his father as King of Uisnech at the latter's death in 689. Life The Kings of Uisnech ruled ...

(died 715), king of Uisnech * Murchad Ua Flaithbertaig (fl. c.1202-1241), bishop of Annaghdown, * Murchad mac Briain, son of

Brian Boru Brian Boru ( mga, Brian Bóruma mac Cennétig; modern ga, Brian Bóramha; 23 April 1014) was an Irish king who ended the domination of the High Kingship of Ireland by the Uí Néill and probably ended Viking invasion/domination of Ireland. Br ...

who died at the

Battle of Clontarf The Battle of Clontarf ( ga, Cath Chluain Tarbh) took place on 23 April 1014 at Clontarf, near Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland. It pitted an army led by Brian Boru, High King of Ireland, against a Norse-Irish alliance comprising the for ...

Murchadh

* Murchadh an Chapail Ua Flaithbheartaigh, (died 1036), a king of Maigh Seóla / Iar Connacht * Murchadh mac Aodha, (died 960), king of Uí Maine *

Murchadh mac Maenach Murchadh mac Maenach (died 896) was King of Maigh Seóla. Biography Murchadh is one of the earliest-attested kings of his region. He is noteworthy as the person who gave his name to the Muintir Murchada, a dynasty whose leading family later ...

(died 891), king of Maigh Seóla *

Murchadh mac Sochlachan Murchadh mac Sochlachan (died 936) was 32nd King of Uí Maine. In 918, there occurred ''"A great slaughter was made of the Ui-Maine at Grian'' but the circumstances are not stated. He was a son of Sochlachan mac Diarmata (died 909), and brothe ...

, (died 936), king of Uí Maine * Murchadh Mac Suibhne, (died 1267), Norse-Gaelic nobleman * Murchadh Ó Cuindlis, (''fl.'' 1398-1411) Irish scribe * Murchadh Ó Madadhain, (''fl.'' 1347-1371), chief of Síol Anmchadha * Murchadh Ó Madadhan, (1327), king of Síol Anmchadha * Murchadh Reagh Ó Madadhan, (d. 1475), chief of Síol Anmchadha

Murdo

* Alex Murdo Macleod (1932–2006), Free Church of Scotland minister *

Murdo Fraser Murdo MacKenzie Fraser (born 5 September 1965) is a Scottish politician who served as Deputy Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party from 2005 to 2011. He has been a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Mid Scotland and Fife reg ...

(born 1965), Scottish politician * Murdo MacDonald, several people * Murdo Macfarlane (; 1901-1982), Scottish Gaelic poet * Murdo MacKay (1917–2000), Canadian ice hockey player * Murdo Mackay (born 1956), Scottish businessman *Murdo MacKenzie, several people **

Murdo MacKenzie Murdo MacKenzie (April 24, 1850 – May 30, 1939) was twice (1891–1901 and 1922–1937) manager of the Scots-owned Matador Land and Cattle Company, and founding president of the American Stock Growers Association, for whom he testified before co ...

(1850–1939), Scottish businessman **

(1835–1912), minister and moderator of the Free Church of Scotland *

Murdo Maclean Sir Murdo Maclean (born 1943) is a Scottish former civil servant and non-executive director. Maclean worked at the Employment Exchange in Govan from 1963 to 1964, when he was appointed to the Board of Trade. Three years later he was seconded to th ...

(born 1943), Scottish businessman * Murdo Young McLean (1848–1916), Canadian publisher *Murdo MacLeod, several people **

Murdo MacLeod Murdo Davidson MacLeod (born 24 September 1958 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former professional football player and manager. MacLeod, who played as a midfielder, made 20 appearances for Scotland and played in the 1990 World Cup Finals. He had a ...

(born 1958), Scottish former professional football player **

(born 1947), Scottish professional snooker player ** Murdo J. MacLeod, Scottish historian * Murdo Martin (1917–1989), Canadian politician * Murdo McDougall, Scottish football manager * Murdo Scribe (1920–1983),

Swampy Cree The Swampy Cree people, also known by their autonyms ''Néhinaw'', ''Maskiki Wi Iniwak'', ''Mushkekowuk,'' ''Maškékowak'' or ''Maskekon'' (and therefore also ''Muskegon'' and ''Muskegoes'') or by exonyms including ''West Main Cree,'' ''Lowlan ...

educator * Murdo Tait (born 1938), Scottish footballer

References

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