Rafferty
Rafferty is a boys' name of Irish origin meaning “flood, tide.”
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how do you pronounce Rafferty?
RAF-er-tee
where does the name Rafferty come from?
An anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Raifeartaigh, from the personal name Rabhartach, from a word for flood or tide.
Rafferty is an anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Raifeartaigh, descendant of Rabhartach, a name from a word for flood or tide. Jude Law named his son Rafferty, bringing the name into celebrity circles, and it has a jaunty, spirited quality with the appealing nickname Raff.
the history of Rafferty
Rafferty has long been used as an Irish surname.
who are famous people named Rafferty?
- Rafferty Law (British model, son of Jude Law)
- Gerry Rafferty (Scottish singer-songwriter, 'Baker Street')
what are the nicknames and variants of Rafferty?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Rafferty?
what names go well with Rafferty?
Sibling names that share Rafferty's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Rafferty
What does the name Rafferty mean?
Rafferty means “flood, tide”.
What is the origin of the name Rafferty?
Rafferty comes from the Irish naming tradition.
How popular is the name Rafferty?
Rafferty has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Rafferty a boy or girl name?
Rafferty is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Rafferty?
Rafferty is pronounced RAF-er-tee, with 3 syllables.
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