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The name Rafferty is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is typically given to Boys. It is associated with the religion. Numerologically, Rafferty is often linked to the number 9.
Rafferty Name Meaning, Origin, Numerology, Rashi & More
What does the name Rafferty mean? What is the meaning of the name Rafferty
Meaning of Rafferty: Name Rafferty in the Irish, Gaelic origin, means Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer. Name Rafferty is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is a Boy name.
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Rafferty
Meaning
Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer
Pronunciation
Characters
1 word with 8 characters
Spell
R-A-F-F-E-R-T-Y
Phonetic
Pythagorean Numerology
9
Indian Vedic Numerology
4
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Famous people with name Rafferty (Namesakes)
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- Billy Rafferty
William Henry Rafferty (born 30 December 1950) is a retired Scottish footballer who played as a forward.
- Ronan Rafferty
Ronan Patrick Rafferty (born 13 January 1964) is a Northern Irish professional golfer who formerly played on the European Tour.
- Tom Rafferty
Thomas Michael Rafferty (born August 2, 1954) is a former American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys.
- John Rafferty Jr.
John Rafferty Jr. (born February 7, 1953) is a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania State Senate who had represented the 44th District from 2003 to 2019.
- Barbara Rafferty
Barbara Rafferty (born 15 January 1950 in Clydebank), is a Scottish actress.
- Stuart Rafferty
Stuart Rafferty (born 6 March 1961) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for Motherwell, Dundee, Dunfermline Athletic before ending his career with his local club Greenock Morton.
- Anne Rafferty
Dame Anne Judith Rafferty, (born 26 July 1950), officially styled The Right Honourable Lady Justice Rafferty, is an English jurist, who has served as a Lady Justice of Appeal of England and Wales since 2011.
- Claire Rafferty
Claire Lauren Rafferty (born 11 January 1989) is an English pundit and retired professional footballer.
- Marianne Rafferty
Marianne Rafferty is an overnight anchor and correspondent for Fox News Channel.
- Vince Rafferty
Vince Rafferty is a former center and guard in the National Football League.
- Andy Rafferty
Andrew James Rafferty (born 27 May 1988) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Spennymoor Town.
- Sarah Rafferty
Sarah Gray Rafferty (born December 6, 1972) is an American actress.
- Joe Rafferty
Joseph Gerard Rafferty (born 6 October 1993) is an English-born Irish professional footballer who plays as a left back for English club Preston North End.
- Ian Rafferty
Ian Rafferty (born September 2, 1976) is a former American football offensive lineman.
- Adam Rafferty
Adam Rafferty (born January 26, 1969) is a guitarist and composer.
- Laura Rafferty
Laura Marie Rafferty (born 29 April 1996) is a Northern Irish footballer who plays as a defender for Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA WSL 1 and the Northern Ireland national team.
- Brogan Rafferty
Brogan Rafferty (born May 28, 1995) is an American professional ice hockey defenseman currently playing for the Utica Comets in the American Hockey League (AHL) as a prospect to the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL).
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Rafferty - Nakshatra (Birth Star) & Rashi
Chitra Nakshatra (Birth Star) - Characteristics and Details
The Nakshatra associated with the name Rafferty is Chitra. The Nakshatra Chitra of the name Rafferty is connected to the deity Tvashtar (Divine Architect), and is ruled by the Mars. The symbol for Rafferty is Pearl, and it is characterized by Beauty, Creativity. This name is connected to the element Fire and embodies the Intelligent, Sharp.| name | Chitra |
|---|---|
| Deity | Tvashtar (Divine Architect) |
| Ruling Planet | Mars |
| Symbol | Pearl |
| Primary Quality | Beauty, Creativity |
| Element | Fire |
| Nature | Intelligent, Sharp |
Numerology of Rafferty
Numerology for Rafferty - Number 9 (Pythagorean Numerology)
Baby Name Rafferty Numerology: Name Rafferty has a number value of 9 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) | 9 |
| Indian Vedic Numerology | 4 |
| Motivation Number | 6 |
| Destiny Number (Expression Number) | 9 |
| Inner Dream Number | 3 |
| Soul Urge Number | 6 |
| Heart's Desire Number | 6 |
| Personality Number | 3 |
Spelling & Phonetics of Rafferty
Syllables in Rafferty Name
How many syllables in baby name Rafferty? Rafferty has 3 syllables. The name "Rafferty" can be divided into 3 syllables as:
| How many syllables in Rafferty? | 3 (raf - fer - ty) |
|---|---|
| Numbers of characters: | 8 |
| Unique letters: | 6 (r, a, f, e, t, y) |
| Rafferty backwards: | ytreffar |
| Rafferty sorted alphabetically: | aeffrrty |
| Phonetic | |
| Spell | R-A-F-F-E-R-T-Y |
| Pronunciation |
Name Rafferty is combinations of, 2 occurances of R, 1 occurance of A, 2 occurances of F, 1 occurance of E, 1 occurance of T, 1 occurance of Y.
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How to Wish a Happy Birthday to Rafferty
Rafferty'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 Rafferty on his big day.
Happy Birthday, Rafferty! 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!
Rafferty, 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, Rafferty! 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 Rafferty
What is the meaning of Rafferty?
Name Rafferty means Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer as per The ParentZ Baby Name Finder, largest baby names list. Learn more Rafferty Name Meaning and Origin.
What is the numerology of baby name Rafferty?
Name Rafferty has numerology 4 as per The ParentZ.
What is the numerology of Rafferty?
Numerology number of Rafferty is 4 (Vedic) and 9 (Pythagorean Numerology) as per The ParentZ.
What is the lucky number of name Rafferty?
The lucky number of name Rafferty is 4 as per number numerology.
What is the length of Rafferty name?
The name Rafferty has 8 letters. The name Rafferty consists of 1 word with 8 characters.
What is the Nakshatra of Rafferty?
Name Rafferty belongs to Chitra nakshatra based on Indian Astrology or Janam Nakshatra as per the information available on The ParentZ.
Where does the name Rafferty come from?
Rafferty is a Irish, Gaelic name given to Boys as per The ParentZ.
What is the origin of the name Rafferty?
The name Rafferty is of Irish, Gaelic origin and is used within communities.
What does Rafferty mean?
Name Rafferty means Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer as per The ParentZ
What does the name Rafferty mean?
Rafferty is of Irish, Gaelic origin and means Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer as per The ParentZ
What is the meaning and origin of the baby name Rafferty?
Rafferty means Irish Gaelic - Rich and Prosperous; A variant name is Rafer and is a Irish, Gaelic name given to Boys as per The ParentZ
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The name Rafferty consists of 8 alphabets.
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