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By Clare Green · Oct 2026

Duffy

OriginIrish
Meaning"dark"
Also a boy's nameShow me Duffy as a boy's name

About Duffy

This Irish surname packs a lot of attitude, projecting an image of spunk and sass. The Welsh singer Duffy, born Aimee Anne Duffy, is best known for her songs Mercy and Warwick Avenue.

As of October 2026, Duffy ranked #7323 in US births in 1970 SSA, peaked at #6350 in 1958.

Editor's take: The name Duffy is a girl's name of Irish origin meaning "dark".

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Famous Duffys

  • (Amie Ann) Duffy

    Welsh pop singer

  • Elizabeth "Duffy" Ayers

    English portrait painter

  • Norma Duffield "Duffy" Stong Lyon

    American farmer and butter sculptor

  • Duffy Margaret Joan Moyer

    daughter of baseball player Jamie Moyer

Duffy in pop culture

  • Duffy

    orphan in musical "Annie"

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