How Do You Spell DOUHERTY?

Pronunciation: [dˈa͡ʊhəti] (IPA)

The spelling of the surname "Dougherty" is pronounced as /ˈdɒhərti/. The word consists of two syllables: "doh" and "erty". The "doh" sound is represented by the letter "o", while the "h" represents a silent consonant. The "erty" sound is formed by the letters "e", "r", "t", and "y". This is a common spelling for the name and is mostly used in Ireland and Scotland. It is important to note that the spelling and pronunciation of "Dougherty" may vary depending on the region or dialect.

Common Misspellings for DOUHERTY

  • souherty
  • xouherty
  • couherty
  • fouherty
  • rouherty
  • eouherty
  • diuherty
  • dkuherty
  • dluherty
  • dpuherty
  • d0uherty
  • d9uherty
  • do8herty
  • do7herty
  • douberty
  • dounerty
  • doujerty
  • douuerty
  • douyerty
  • douhwrty

Etymology of DOUHERTY

The surname "Dougherty" is derived from the Irish name "Ó Dochartaigh", which means "son of Dochartach". The Irish personal name "Dochartach" is composed of the elements "do" meaning "ill" or "evil", and "cartach" meaning "plunderer" or "destroyer". Therefore, the name is often interpreted to mean "son of the wounded" or "son of the unfortunate". It is a relatively common surname in Ireland, particularly in the province of Ulster.

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