Origin
Irish (Celtic)
Syllables
2
Zodiac
Aquarius
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Duffy is a name often given to girls. Ranked #7323 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Irish (Celtic) origin and traditionally means "Dark haired or swarthy". It has 2 syllables.
The Story of Duffy
Duffy stems from the Gaelic Ó Dubhthaigh, historically a surname meaning descendant of the dark one. It brings Celtic heritage and a playful, independent spirit. Increasingly chosen for girls seeking a strong yet approachable name.
Popularity
Currently ranked #7323 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Embraces change and adventure.
Desires harmony and care.
Projects authority and ambition.
Builds solid foundations.
Zodiac & Astrology
Aquarius
Innovative and free-spirited.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Grounded yet adventurous energy.
Color Aura
Deep Green
Element
Earth
Season
Autumn
Gemstone
Emerald
Spirit Animal
Raven
Power Word
Resilience
Energy Type
Earth × Autumn
Personality & Traits
Independent
Values personal freedom.
Witty
Quick with clever remarks.
Resilient
Bounces back from challenges.
Famous People Named Duffy
Duffy
Welsh singer
Duffy Daugherty
American football coach
Duffy in Pop Culture
Duffy Duck
Looney Tunes
Historical Events
1900
Duffy surname common in Ireland.
International Variations
Duffy in Different Scripts
Ó Dubhthaigh
Irish
Даффи
Cyrillic
ダフィ
Japanese (Katakana)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Duffy:
Duffy Maeve
Duffy Siobhan
Duffy Aoife
Duffy Niamh
Duffy Caoimhe
Duffy Orla
Duffy Roisin
Fun Facts & Trivia
Irish surname turned first name.
Means dark-haired in Gaelic.
Gained popularity in the 20th century.
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Quick Facts
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