Docherty (surname)
Docherty is an Irish and Scottish surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Bevan Docherty, triathlete from New Zealand
- Craig Docherty, professional boxer from Scotland
- David Docherty, British writer, journalist and television executive
- Fiona Docherty, multi-sport athlete and runner from New Zealand
- George MacPherson Docherty, American Presbyterian minister
- Glenn Docherty, Australian politician
- Jack Docherty, 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, Scottish football player in the late 20th century
- John Docherty (boxer), British boxer
- John Docherty (footballer, born 1935), Scottish football wing half
- John Docherty (footballer, born 1940), Scottish football player and manager
- Laurence Docherty, Dutch field hockey player of Scottish origin
- Leo Docherty, British politician
- Mark Docherty (footballer), Scottish football player
- Martin Docherty, Scottish National Party politician, Member of Parliament for West Dunbartonshire since May 2015
- Mick Docherty, English football player and coach
- Nicola Docherty, Scottish footballer
- Peter Docherty, English footballer
- Richard Docherty, Catholic priest and missionary in Australia
- Robert Docherty, Scottish football player
- Stephen Docherty, Scottish football player
- Steve Docherty, Australian professional tennis player
- Thomas Docherty (politician), British politician
- Tom Docherty, English football player
- Tommy Docherty, Scottish football player and manager
- Tony Docherty, Scottish football player
- Valerie Docherty, Canadian politician