Rafferty
English · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Rafferty
Rafferty means "descendant of Rabhartach," derived from the Irish name Ó Rabhartaigh, with "rath" meaning prosperity or grace in Old Irish.
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Etymology
Rafferty means "descendant of Rabhartach," derived from the Irish name Ó Rabhartaigh, with "rath" meaning prosperity or grace in Old Irish. The name is primarily used in Irish and Irish-American communities, with historical roots in Irish Gaelic culture dating back to medieval times.
Rafferty currently ranks #6,360 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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