Murphy
Literary
Meaning
Mrs. Murry's name in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time
About the name
From the Murry family at the heart of Madeleine L'Engle's sci-fi classic A Wrinkle in Time.
Themes
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Questions
What does Murphy mean?
Murphy means Mrs. Murry's name in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time. It's a name of Literary origin.
Where does the name Murphy come from?
Murphy comes from Literary. It's associated with these themes: Literary, Children's Books.
Is Murphy a good name for a cat?
Murphy is a thoughtful pick. At 2 syllables, it's easy to call across a room. It carries the character of Literary, Children's Books. It means "Mrs. Murry's name in Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time." The best cat names are short, distinctive, and meaningful to you.
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