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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Sea

With Scottish origins, Murdoch is a boy’s name from the Scots Gaelic word muir meaning “sea.” A variation of the traditional Scottish Murdo, Murdoch gives a more fancy flavor to the name and will certainly stand out in a resume. Famous bearers of this name include media tycoon Rupert Murdoch and novelist Iris Murdoch. For those looking for a unique name to connect baby to their Scottish heritage, look no further.