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Doherty
Doherty (name) means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach.". Example: “Doherty grew up in County Donegal.”
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A surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach."
"Paul Doherty came to the rescue when his wife Georgina went into labour early just minutes from their local hospital."
— Stephen Maguire (2017)
"Doherty grew up in County Donegal."
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_____ grew up in County Donegal.
Etymology
This comes from Irish Ó Dochartaigh.
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What does “Doherty” mean?
The word “Doherty” means a surname of Irish origin, anglicized from Ó Dochartaigh, meaning "descendant of Dochartach.".
How do you use “Doherty” in a sentence?
Here is “Doherty” used in a sentence: “Doherty grew up in County Donegal.”
What part of speech is “Doherty”?
“Doherty” is a name.
Is “Doherty” a common word?
“Doherty” is an uncommon word in modern English.
