Meaing and Origin of the Name Troy

When naming your soon to be baby son have you considered the Troy?

The basic meaning of Troy is Soldier. It is derived from a greek city and the name has greek origins but has evolved and transferred into many cultures including English and Irish.

This greek city, Troy, was the main part of the super popular book, “The Iliad.” The Trojan war was featured, in which the famous Trojan horse was used to sneak the soldiers into the gates of the city. Troy is derived from all of these historical means.

Popularity

The name was super popular in the 1960s and 1970s. In 2018, Troy was not in the top 100 baby boys’ names in England.

Famous People with the Name Troy

The names popularity in the 1960’s and 70’s coudl be because there was a famous movie star Troy Donahue. However, in recent years it has lost popularity.

Troy Polamalu is a famous football player who seems to be playing a part in the popularity of Troy returning.

Another famous person bringing the name Troy back is Troy King. Who is a former attorney general of Alabama.

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