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Tom Murphy

Photograph of Tom Murphy Source: Library of Congress

Personal Details

Given Name
Tom
Surname
Murphy

The Name Tom

Origin
Aramaic via Hebrew
Meaning
Twin.
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The Murphy Surname

Origin
Irish
Meaning
Descendant of Murchadh, derived from 'muir' (sea) and 'cath' (battle), meaning 'sea warrior.'
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