Troy
troy
Popularity
#531
Letters
4
Syllables
1
Origin
Irish
Total Births
218,410
Peak Year
#8,545 in 1970
First Recorded
1880
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Troy is of Irish origin, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic "Troightheach", meaning "foot soldier". It is also the name of an ancient city.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Troy Aikman
Former American football quarterback
Troy Baker
American voice actor and musician
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