Rafferty
2 synonyms for Rafferty, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — An Irish surname.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
An anglicised form of the Irish Ó Rabhartaigh, meaning "descendant of Rabhartach," a name built on rabharta, "flood" or "spring tide."
Full origin of Rafferty →Frequently asked questions
What does “Rafferty” mean?
The word “Rafferty” means an Irish surname. In plain terms, an Irish family name, often seen today as a first name too.
How do you use “Rafferty” in a sentence?
Here is “Rafferty” used in a sentence: “The Rafferty family emigrated from County Galway in the 1920s.”
What part of speech is “Rafferty”?
“Rafferty” is a name.
Where does the word “Rafferty” come from?
The word “Rafferty” comes from Irish. An anglicised form of the Irish Ó Rabhartaigh, meaning "descendant of Rabhartach," a name built on rabharta, "flood" or "spring tide.".
