Daugherty - Last Names

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Daugherty

/ˈdɔːɡərti/

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Moderate

Meaning

Descendant of the poet or descendant of the skilled one

Represents lineage, craftsmanship, and intellectual or artistic ability through ancestral association with bards or learned men.

Symbolism

Embodies heritage, resilience, and cultural pride; symbolizes connection to family roots and Irish identity.

Etymology: Derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Dochartaigh', meaning 'descendant of Dochartach'. The personal name Dochartach means 'obstructive' or 'difficult', but evolved to imply someone who overcame adversity or was a keeper of knowledge, often associated with poets or scholars.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Of Irish origin, Daugherty is an anglicized form of an Gaelic patronymic name, commonly found in Ire

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