Duff

Irish
"swarthy"

Duff Origin and Meaning

The name Duff is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "swarthy".

Somewhat gruff name that might be better feminized as Duffy.

Famous People Named Duff

  • Duff Twysden (born Mary Duff Stirling)British socialite; model for Brett Ashley in Ernest Hemingway's novel "The Sun Also Rises"
  • AnneMarie Duff, English actress
  • Hilary Erhard DuffAmerican actress/singer
  • Haylie Katherine DuffAmerican actress; sister of Hilary Duff

Duff in Pop Culture

  • "The DUFF (Designated Ugly Fat Friend)" novel by Kody Keplinger and 2015 film
  • Elmyra Duffcharacter on animated series "Tiny Toon Adventures"
  • Duff Beerbrand of beer on TV's "The Simpsons"
  • Duffslang for the buttocks