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From: Steve Franklin <>
Subject: MURTA(G)H, MARTIN, ETC.
Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 14:58:45 -0600


I feel like I must weigh in on this discussion. I have known men named
Murtaugh, but that was a surname, not a given name. I have always
associated that name with a surname.

On the other hand, Martin is quite common as either a given name or a
surname. Here in the U.S., the common nickname for Martin, whether for the
given name or surname, is Marty.

As to whether or not Murtaugh or Murtah is a common given name in Ireland, I
haven't a clue, and I will leave that up to those who live there to
determine. But in my limited research of Irish records, I do not recall
ever seeing Murtah or variants used as a given name.

To me, the nickname of Murt (or Mert, or Mertie) would be used for a female
named Myrtle!!

Just my 2 pennies worth.

Steve in Montana
"The Last Best Place"



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