Duff

Irish
"swarthy"

Duff Origin and Meaning

The name Duff is a boy's name of Irish origin meaning "swarthy".

This somewhat boisterous Celtic name would be at home in a noisy pub or out walking on the moors. In Scotland, it was originally a nickname for someone with dark hair or a swarthy complexion.

Duff (born Michael) McKagan gained fame as a member of Guns 'N' Roses. Popular actress Hilary Duff is giving the surname a lot of attention.

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Famous People Named Duff

  • (Alfred) Duff Cooper
    1st Viscount Norwich, British former Secretary of War
  • Duff Clark "Duffy" Jackson
    American jazz drummer
  • Jeffrey Adam "Duff" Goldman
    American baker and Food Network host, star of TV's "Ace of Cakes"
  • Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan
    bassist of American band Guns N' Roses
  • Duff Badgley
    American politician and journalist; father of actor Penn Badgley
  • Duff Haffenreffer
    son of American TV journalist Lara Spencer

Duff in Pop Culture

  • Duff
    brand of beer on TV's "The Simpsons"
  • Duff
    slang for the buttocks
  • DUFF
    Designated Ugly Fat Friend (acronym)