Meaning, Origin And History Of The Name Troy

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Troy NamePopularityRelated NamesRelatedRatingsCommentsNamesakes 73%RatingSave Gender Masculine Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈtɹɔɪ/ [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Originally from a surname that denoted a person from the city of Troyes in France. It is now more likely used in reference to the ancient city of Troy that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's Iliad. The city's name, from Greek Τροία (Troia), is said to derive from its mythical founder Τρώς (Tros), but is more likely of Luwian or Hittite origin. This name was popularized in the 1960s by the actor Troy Donahue (1936-2001) [1], who took his stage name from that of the ancient city.

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US Animations·Details Last ranked #95 in 1993 Australia (NSW) Last ranked #99 in 1987 Canada Last ranked #729 in 2024 England & Wales Last ranked #474 in 2010 Netherlands Last ranked #97 in 2009 New Zealand Last ranked #992 in 1961 (f) #530 in 2024 (m) United States

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