Rafferty
RAF-er-tee
Popularity
#5182
Letters
8
Syllables
3
Origin
Irish
Total Births
269
Peak Year
#19 in 2024
First Recorded
1987
Style
Vintage, Cute & Playful
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Rafferty is an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Rathbhairtigh,' meaning 'prosperity-rich.'
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