Docherty is an Irish and Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include: *

Bevan Docherty Bevan John Docherty (born 29 March 1977) is a triathlete from New Zealand, who won medals twice at the Olympic Games. Docherty attended Tauhara College, Taupō. Life Docherty and his sister Fiona grew up in Taupō, in the North Island of New ...

(born 1977), triathlete from New Zealand *

Craig Docherty Craig Docherty (born 27 September 1979) is a Scottish former professional boxer. Competing from 1998 to 2017, he held the Commonwealth super-featherweight title from 2003 to 2005. Life and career Docherty became a professional boxer in 1998 ...

(born 1979), professional boxer from Scotland * David Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executive *

Fiona Docherty Fiona Docherty (born 1975) is a multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand. Life Docherty and her brother Bevan grew up in Taupō, in the North Island of New Zealand and attended Tauhara College. Their father Ray was a keen triathlete an ...

(born 1975), multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand * George MacPherson Docherty (1911–2008), American Presbyterian minister *

Glenn Docherty Glenn Brian Docherty (born 1983) is the third Mayor of the City of Playford in South Australia. He became mayor following the 2010 mayoral election. Docherty is, to date, the youngest mayor of Playford. Docherty unsuccessfully contested the Sou ...

, Australian politician *

Jack Docherty John Docherty (born 1962, also known as Jack Docherty) is a Scottish writer, actor, presenter and producer. Career Docherty first performed at the 1980 Edinburgh Festival Fringe with the comedy sketch group The Bodgers which he formed with G ...

(born 1962), Scottish writer, actor and producer * Jacqueline Docherty, British nursing administrator * James Docherty (1890s footballer), Scottish footballer for Derby County and Luton Town * James Docherty (1950s footballer), Scottish footballer for Queen's Park and Airdrieonians * Jamie Docherty, Scottish football player in the early 20th century * Jim Docherty (born 1956), Scottish football player in the late 20th century * John Docherty (boxer) (born 1997), British boxer * John Docherty (footballer, born 1935), Scottish football wing half *

John Docherty (footballer, born 1940) John Docherty (29 April 1940 – 4 December 2024) was a Scottish football player and manager. Managerial career Having previously been manager of Cambridge United between January 1978 and 13 December 1983 and Brentford, and briefly coaching a ...

, Scottish football player and manager * Laurence Docherty (born 1980), Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin *

Leo Docherty Leo Docherty (born 4 October 1976) is a former British Conservative politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Aldershot from 2017 to 2024. He served as Minister of State for the Armed Forces from March to July 2024. Prior to being ...

(born 1976), British politician * Mark Docherty (footballer) (born 1988), Scottish football player *

Martin Docherty Martin John Docherty-Hughes (born 21 January 1971) is a Scottish National Party politician. He was previously the Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire from 2015 until his defeat in 2024. He has also served as SNP Defence Spokespers ...

(born 1971), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since May 2015 *

Mick Docherty Michael Docherty (born 29 October 1950) is an English former association football, footballer and coach (sport), coach. He is the elder son of Tommy Docherty. Playing career As a player, Docherty started his career in the youth team of Chelsea ...

(born 1950), English football player and coach *

Nicola Docherty Nicola Docherty (born 23 August 1992) is a Scottish international footballer who currently plays as a left sided defender for Rangers in the Scottish Women's Premier League. Career Docherty started playing with Falkirk Girls at the age of 10 ...

(born 1992), Scottish footballer * Peter Docherty, English footballer *

Richard Docherty Richard Docherty (1899–1979) was a Catholic priest who established the mission at Port Keats, now known as Wadeye in the Northern Territory of Australia. Timeline In 1899, Docherty was born in Urwin, Western Australia. 28 years later, in 19 ...

(1899–1979), Catholic priest and missionary in Australia * Robert Docherty (born 1965), Scottish football player *

Stephen Docherty Stephen Docherty (born 18 February 1976) is a Scottish former football player and coach. He previously played in the Scottish Football League for Partick Thistle and Clydebank. He also played for both Airdrieonians and their re-inacarnation Air ...

(born 1976), Scottish football player *

Steve Docherty Steve Docherty (born 6 May 1950) is a former professional tennis player from Australia. Docherty enjoyed most of his tennis success while playing doubles. During his career, he finished runner-up in 4 doubles events. His most notable career ac ...

(born 1950), Australian professional tennis player *

Thomas Docherty (politician) Thomas Docherty (born 28 January 1975) is a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Dunfermline and West Fife from 2010 until 2015. Early life Before becoming an MP, Docherty was an Account Director with a ...

, British politician *

Tom Docherty Tom Docherty (15 April 1924 – 28 December 2020) was an English professional footballer. A winger, he joined Newport County in 1955 from Reading and went on to make 108 appearances for Newport, scoring one goal. In 1958 he joined King's Lynn. ...

(1924–2020), English football player *

Tommy Docherty Thomas Henderson Docherty (24 April 1928 – 31 December 2020), commonly known as The Doc, was a Scottish football player and manager. Docherty played for several clubs, most notably Preston North End, and represented Scotland 25 times bet ...

(1928–2020), Scottish football player and manager *

Tony Docherty Tony Docherty (born 24 January 1971) is a Scottish football coach and former player, who was most recently the manager of Dundee. Docherty played as a midfielder for Dunfermline Athletic, Cambridge United, Stirling Albion, East Stirlingshire ...

(born 1971), Scottish football player * Valerie Docherty, Canadian politician

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