Errol

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Errol is derived from the Scottish surname Errol, which is derived from the medieval Gaelic phrase “iar rath”, which means “west facing”. It can also mean “earl” in Old English.
Popularity
The name Errol is not very popular in the modern world. It ranks at #4913 in the United States and is not ranked in the top names in other countries.

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Errol Name meanings & History

Errol is derived from the Scottish surname Errol, which is derived from the medieval Gaelic phrase “iar rath”, which means “west facing”. It can also mean “earl” in Old English. From a Scottish surname that was originally derived from village by this name in Perthshire. It was popularized as a given name by the Australian actor Errol Flynn (1909-1959).

Zodiac Sign of Errol: Expressive Gemini

Synonyms of Errol:

E: Exaggerate,Expressive,Environment,Enliven,Entertain,Enlighten

R: Restless,Resourceful,Reason,Rational

O: Organized,Obsessive,Ostentatious,Obsolete,Obstinate

L: Liaison,Lover,Legal,Lovely,Languid,Luscious,Lazy

Errol is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

2.) Errol (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Warrior; nobleman


3.) ERROL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: Of debated etymology, some believe it is derived from a Scottish place-name of uncertain origin. Others think it is derived from the Latin errare (to wander). The name was borne by actor Errol Flynn (1909-59). Var: Erroll. (ERR-OL)


4.) ERROL (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: Of debated etymology. Some believe Errol is from a Scottish placename of uncertain origin. Others think it is derived from the Latin errare (to wander). Var: Erroll. (AIR-L)


5.) Errol (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: (Latin) wanderer. (English) a form of Earl.

Other Forms: Erol, Erold, Erral, Errel, Erril, Erroll, Erryl, Erryll, Eryl, Eryll


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