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The name Duffy is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the Christianity religion. Numerologically, Duffy is often linked to the number 8.
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What does the name Duffy mean? What is the meaning of the name Duffy
Meaning of Duffy: Name Duffy in the Gaelic, Irish origin, means Black one; son of an elegant being. Name Duffy is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is a Boy name. People with name Duffy are usually Christianity by religion.
Name
Duffy
Meaning
Black one; son of an elegant being
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 5 characters
Spell
D-U-F-F-Y
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
8
Indian Vedic Numerology
9
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- Bruce Duffy
Bruce Michael Duffy (born June 9, 1951) is an American author.
- Stephen Duffy
Stephen Anthony James Duffy (born 30 May 1960 in Alum Rock, Birmingham, England) is an English musician, singer and songwriter.
- Patrick Duffy
Patrick George Duffy (born March 17, 1949) is an American actor, best known for his role on the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas, where he played Bobby Ewing, the youngest son of Miss Ellie and the nicest brother of J.R. Ewing (played by Barbara Bel Geddes and Larry Hagman respectively) from 1978 to 1985 and from 1986 to 1991.
- Joe Duffy
Joseph "Joe" Duffy (born 27 January 1956) is an Irish broadcaster employed by Raidió Teilifís Éireann (RTÉ).
- Keith Duffy
Keith Peter Thomas Francis Julian John Duffy (born 1 October 1974) is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor, radio and television presenter and drummer who began his professional music career as part of Irish boy band Boyzone alongside Ronan Keating, Mikey Graham, Shane Lynch and Stephen Gately in 1993.
- Karen Duffy
Karen "Duff" Duffy (born May 23, 1962) is an American writer, model, television personality, and actress.
- Billy Duffy
William Henry Duffy (born 12 May 1961) is a British rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist of the band The Cult.
- Julia Duffy
Julia Margaret Duffy (née Hinds; June 27, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress.
- Jo Duffy
Mary Jo Duffy (born February 9, 1954) is an American comic book editor and writer, known for her work for Marvel Comics in the 1980s and DC Comics and Image Comics in the 1990s.
- Darryl Duffy
Darryl Alexander Duffy (born 16 April 1984) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Stirling Albion.
- Troy Duffy
Troy Duffy (born June 8, 1971 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American director, screenwriter, and musician.
- Martin Duffy
Martin Bernard Duffy (born 18 May 1967 in Birmingham) is an English keyboardist who originally played in Felt and currently plays with Primal Scream.
- Sean Duffy
Sean Patrick Duffy (born October 3, 1971) is an American politician, prosecutor, former sports commentator, and personality who is currently a CNN contributor.
- Duffy (singer)
Aimee Anne Duffy (born 23 June 1984) is a Welsh singer, songwriter and actress.
- Shane Duffy
Shane Patrick Michael Duffy (born 1 January 1992) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion and the Republic of Ireland national team.
- Flora Duffy
Flora Duffy, OBE (born 30 September 1987) is a triathlete who competes internationally for Bermuda.
- Matt Duffy
Matthew Michael Duffy (born January 15, 1991) is an American professional baseball third baseman who is with the Texas Rangers.
- Gavin Duffy
Gavin Duffy (born Liam Duffy; 29 April 1960) is an Irish entrepreneur and businessman who was a former part owner of the HRM Group of Companies, one of Ireland's largest recruitment companies.
- Joseph Duffy (fighter)
Joseph Duffy (Irish: Seosamh Ó Dubhthaigh) (born 18 February 1988) is an Irish mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- Sabreena Duffy
Sabreena Duffy (born 26 March 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
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Duffy - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Uttara Bhadrapada Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Duffy is Uttara Bhadrapada. The Nakshatra Uttara Bhadrapada of the name Duffy is connected to the deity Ahirbudhnya (Serpent God), and is ruled by the Saturn. The symbol for Duffy is Water-filled drum, and it is characterized by Mysticism, Depth. This name is connected to the element Air and embodies the Philosophical, Serious.| name | Uttara Bhādrapadā |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ahirbudhnya (Serpent God) |
| Ruling Planet | Saturn |
| Symbol | Water-filled drum |
| Primary Quality | Mysticism, Depth |
| Element | Air |
| Nature | Philosophical, Serious |
Numerology of Duffy
Numerology for Duffy - Number 8 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Duffy Numerology: Name Duffy has a number value of 8 as per Pythagorean Numerology (Western Numerology), its advised that you also calculate 'number value' of name by entering full name in our Name Numerology Calculator.
| Numerology Number (Pythagorean Numerology) | 8 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 9 |
| Motivation Number | 3 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 8 |
| Inner Dream Number | 5 |
| Soul Urge Number | 3 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 3 |
| Personality Number | 5 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Duffy
Syllables in Duffy Name
How many syllables in baby name Duffy? Duffy has 2 syllables. The name "Duffy" can be divided into 2 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Duffy? | 2 (duf - fy) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 5 |
| Unique letters: | 4 (d, u, f, y) |
| Duffy backwards: | yffud |
| Duffy sorted alphabetically: | dffuy |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | D-U-F-F-Y |
| Pronunciation |
Name Duffy is combinations of, 1 occurance of D, 1 occurance of U, 2 occurances of F, 1 occurance of Y.
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Birthday Wishes for Duffy
How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Duffy
Duffy's birthday is a remarkable occasion that deserves thoughtful and heartfelt wishes. Whether he's a close friend, a family member, or a colleague, the perfect birthday message can make his day even more special. From warm, sincere greetings to fun, playful wishes, this section provides a variety of ideas to convey your affection, admiration, and joy for Duffy on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Duffy! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
Duffy, Happy Birthday! Another year older, but not a year less awesome. I hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and everything that makes you happiest. Here's to an amazing year ahead!
Happy Birthday, Duffy! You bring so much light to everyone around you. May your day be as bright and wonderful as your heart. Cheers to more laughter, adventures, and memories this year!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about name Duffy
What is the meaning of Duffy?
Name Duffy means Black one; son of an elegant being as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Duffy Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Duffy?
Name Duffy has numerology 9 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Duffy?
Numerology number of Duffy is 9 (Vedic) and 8 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Duffy?
The lucky number of name Duffy is 9 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Duffy name?
The name Duffy has 5 letters. The name Duffy consists of 1 word with 5 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Duffy?
Name Duffy belongs to Uttara Bhadrapada nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Duffy come from?
Duffy is a Gaelic, Irish name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Duffy?
The name Duffy is of Gaelic, Irish origin and is used within Christianity communities.
What does Duffy mean?
Name Duffy means Black one; son of an elegant being as per The ParentZ
What does the name Duffy mean?
Duffy is of Gaelic, Irish origin and means Black one; son of an elegant being as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Duffy?
Duffy means Black one; son of an elegant being and is a Gaelic, Irish name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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Happy Birthday, Duffy! Wishing you a year full of success, happiness, and unforgettable moments. May this special day bring you joy and may all your dreams come true. Enjoy every minute of it!
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