Names Moriarty

Moriarty

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Scottish
Meaning
The meaning of Moriarty is "descendant of Muircheartach," which comes from the Irish muir, meaning "sea," and ceardach, meaning "skilled artisan."
Popularity
The name Moriarty is not in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. It is also not among the most common names in other countries, making it a rare and unique choice for a baby name.

cartoon of the name Moriarty
Cartoon of Moriarty

Moriarty Name meanings & History

Moriarty is of Irish origin. The meaning of Moriarty is "descendant of Muircheartach," which comes from the Irish muir, meaning "sea," and ceardach, meaning "skilled artisan.". Transferred use of the surname Moriarty. Moriarty is a name that can be used for baby boys, although it is more commonly used as a surname. It may appeal to parents who are looking for an unusual and distinctive name for their child.

Zodiac Sign of Moriarty: Mother Cancer

Synonyms of Moriarty:

M: Memorabilia,Manipulative,Memory,Mother,Maternal,Mommy,Mushy

O: Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Obsessive,Organized

R: Rational,Restless,Resourceful,Reason

I: Involved,Indulgence,Intimate

A: Action,Aggressive,Angry,Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative

T: Truth,Tireless,Testy,Talkative,Touchy,Doubting Thomas,Tacky

Y: Yin/Yang,Youth-giving,Yen/money

Moriarty is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Modern name
  • a Refined name
  • a Rough name

Famous People

The most famous person with the surname Moriarty is the fictional character James Moriarty, the arch-nemesis of Sherlock Holmes. Other notable people with the surname Moriarty include Michael Moriarty, an American actor, and Joe Moriarty, an English footballer.