What is the meaning of Duffy?

Keeping this in consideration, what does the word Duffy mean?

Medical Definition of Duffy : relating to, characteristic of, or being a system of blood groups determined by the presence or absence of any of several antigens in red blood cells Duffy blood group system Duffy antigens Duffy blood typing.

One may also ask, how do you pronounce Duffy? Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of 'duffy':

1. Break 'duffy' down into sounds: [DUF] + [EE] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
2. Record yourself saying 'duffy' in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.

Herein, what is the origin of the name Duffy?

In Irish the Duffy surname is O'Dubhthaigh, from 'dubhthach' meaning dark, black or swarthy. The name was borne by a 6th Century saint who was also Archbishop of Armagh. The original homeland of the Duffys was Monaghan, where the surname is still very popular, they are also found in Donegal, Mayo and Roscommon.

What does Buffy mean?

Definition of 'buffy' 1. of a dull yellow or yellowish-brown colour. 2. (of blood) having a light-coloured layer at the upper part of a clot.