Murphy

Male

What does Murphy mean?

Sea warrior.

What's the origin of Murphy?

Irish

How is Murphy pronounced?

ˈmɜːrfi

What does it say about you to have a cat named Murphy?

With a cat named Murphy, you're likely a lover of whimsy and charm. You appreciate the unexpected, just like Murphy's Law, and find joy in life's little surprises. Your home is filled with laughter, purrs, and the occasional toppled vase.

Is Murphy a good cat name?

Murphy has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Murphy is a widely adored cat name for obvious reasons. If you like it, go for it!

Murphy is found in these categories:

irish cat names
irish

A popular surname originating from Ireland, often meaning "sea warrior".

Popularity

Based on likes, Murphy ranks #134 with users of MeowNames.com.

Murphy is one of the more common cat names amongst our community. According to our statistics, Murphy is considerably more popular than most other cat names.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Murphy was, over the past 30 days, the 73rd ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Murphy is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Murphy was viewed 24 times, and liked 0 times.

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