An Anglicized form of the Gaelic personal names Muireadhach 'mariner', Murchadh 'sea-warrior', and Muircheartach 'sea-ruler', the first element in each being muir 'sea'.
Notable people with the name include:
How locals move
Getting around Murdoch the local way
- Go nextRottnest Island is a short ferry ride from Fremantle, and a great place to go for a day or a week.
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