Murtagh
Boy name · Celtic · Gaelic · Irish · Scottish
Meaningskilled seaman · Irish
Murtagh is a Celtic and Gaelic boy name meaning “skilled seaman”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- Word funMurtagh doesn't repeat a single letter: 7 letters, all different.
- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Murtagh would score 13 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Murtagh
Murtagh is a boy name of Celtic, Gaelic and Irish origin meaning “skilled seaman”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Murtagh at school.
Origin:Celtic namesGaelic namesIrish namesScottish names
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Murtagh
What does the name Murtagh mean?
Murtagh means “skilled seaman” and comes from Irish. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Mahir (“skilled”), Maher (“skilled”), Daksh (“skilled, able”) and Takumi (“artisan, skilled craftsman”).
What is the origin of the name Murtagh?
Murtagh is Celtic, Gaelic and Irish in origin. Names often travel between languages and cultures, which is why Murtagh turns up in more than one tradition. Other Celtic names to consider are Owen (“well-born”), Logan (“little hollow”), Rowan (“little red-haired one”) and Nolan (“descendant of Nuallán”).
Is Murtagh a boy or girl name?
Murtagh is a boy name.
What names are similar to Murtagh?
If you like Murtagh, you might also like Mahir, Maher, Daksh and Takumi.
What should I know before naming my baby Murtagh?
Murtagh is a Celtic and Gaelic boy name meaning “skilled seaman”, with Irish roots. Irish names are loved for their lilting sound and their links to Celtic saints and legends. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It draws on the natural world. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.