Docherty (surname)

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


 * Bevan Docherty (born 1977), triathlete from New Zealand
 * Craig Docherty (born 1979), professional boxer from Scotland
 * David Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executive
 * Fiona Docherty (born 1975), multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand
 * George MacPherson Docherty (1911–2008), American Presbyterian minister
 * Glenn Docherty, Australian politician
 * Jack Docherty (born 1962), Scottish writer, actor and producer
 * Jacqueline Docherty, British nursing administrator
 * James Docherty (1950s footballer), Scottish footballer for Queen's Park and Airdrieonians
 * James Docherty (1890s footballer), Scottish footballer for Derby County and Luton Town
 * Jamie Docherty, Scottish football player in the early 20th century
 * Jim Docherty (born 1956), Scottish football player in the late 20th century
 * John Docherty (footballer, born 1940), Scottish football player and manager
 * John Docherty (footballer, born 1935), Scottish football wing half
 * John Docherty (boxer) (born 1997), British boxer
 * Laurence Docherty (born 1980), Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin
 * Leo Docherty (born 1976), British politician
 * Mark Docherty (born 1988), Scottish football player
 * Martin Docherty (born 1971), Scottish National Party (SNP) politician, Member of Parliament (MP) for West Dunbartonshire since May 2015
 * Mick Docherty (born 1950), English football player and coach
 * Nicola Docherty (born 1992), Scottish footballer
 * Peter Docherty, English footballer
 * Richard Docherty (1899–1979), Catholic priest and missionary in Australia
 * Robert Docherty (born 1965), Scottish football player
 * Stephen Docherty (born 1976), Scottish football player
 * Steve Docherty (born 1950), Australian professional tennis player
 * Thomas Docherty (politician), British politician
 * Tom Docherty (1924–2020), English football player
 * Tommy Docherty (1928–2020), Scottish football player and manager
 * Tony Docherty (born 1971), Scottish football player
 * Valerie Docherty, Canadian politician