Meaning: From the Scottish Gaelic Muireach/Murchadh, 'sea warrior; mariner' (muir, 'sea'). A rugged clan name carried into surname and first-name use.Low
In 30 seconds: A rugged Scottish name: Murdoch means 'sea warrior; mariner' (said 'MUR-dok'). Strong and clan-rooted.
Murdoch comes from the Gaelic for 'sea warrior; mariner.' It reads sturdy and Scottish — rare in the U.S. (said 'MUR-dok').
It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, rugged, and clan-rooted.
Did you know? Murdoch is Scottish Gaelic for 'sea warrior' — from muir, 'sea' — a sturdy clan name that became both surname and first name (said 'MUR-dok').
