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Troy
BoyEnglish origin · /TROY/ · classic
Meaning: Foot soldier, dweller at the foot of a hill.
Popularity 73/1001 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Troy is a popular, familiar name (popularity 73/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
The name Troy originates from the ancient city of Troy, famous in Greek mythology for the Trojan War. It was later adopted as an English given name, derived from the Old French 'troie' and Latin 'troia'. The name can also mean 'foot soldier' or 'dweller at the foot of a hill' in some interpretations.
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