Roy
Found 11 entry about "Roy"
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Roy Name meanings & History
English, Scottish, French. Red-haired; king. Anglicized form of Ruadh. A notable bearer was the Scottish outlaw and folk hero Rob Roy (1671-1734). It is often associated with French roi "king". Roy is a versatile name that can be used for boys of any age. It is a classic name that has been popular for generations, but also has a modern feel to it.
Zodiac Sign of Roy: Reason Aries
Synonyms of Roy:
R: Reason,Restless,Rational,Resourceful
O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Ostentatious,Obstinate,Organized
Y: Yin/Yang,Yen/money,Youth-giving
Roy is:- a Classic name
- a Common name
- a Mature name
- a Natural name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Famous people with the name Roy include Roy Orbison (American singer), Roy Hodgson (English soccer coach), and Roy Clark (American country musician).
2.) ROY (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROI)
3.) Roy (Male)
4.) ROY (Male)
Usage: Irish
Meanings: A borrowing from the Scottish, Roy represents the transferred use of the surname originating as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROY)
5.) ROY (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: Derived from the Scottish Gaelic ruadh (red-haired, red). The name originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a red, ruddy complexion, much as Read was used in England. Roy, now a common name throughout the English-speaking world, often takes the alternative definition “king” from the Old French roy (king) and is used as a name element in combination names such as Leroy (the king). (ROI)
6.) ROY (Male)
Usage: American
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname that originated as a descriptive nickname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. It is derived from the Gaelic ruadh (red). (ROI)
7.) Roy (Male)
Usage: Medieval Galician
Meanings: As mentioned above, Roy carries different meanings, including red-haired and king. The name is also associated with bravery, leadership, and strength.
Description: The name Roy has various origins, including Scottish, Irish, and French. In Scottish and Irish Gaelic, it means "red-haired," while in French, it means "king.". As mentioned above, Roy carries different meanings, including red-haired and king. The name is also associated with bravery, leadership, and strength. Medieval Galician form of Roi 1. Roy has been used as a first name for boys for centuries and is still a popular choice among parents today.
Famous People
There are many famous people with the given name Roy, including American singer-songwriter Roy Orbison, Indian film actor Roy Chowdhury, and American baseball player Roy Halladay.
8.) Roy (Male)
Usage:
Meanings: Roy means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion" in Scottish Gaelic. In English, it means "king" or "royal".
Description: Roy means "red-haired" or "ruddy complexion" in Scottish Gaelic. In English, it means "king" or "royal". Medieval Galician form of Roi 1. The name Roy is commonly used as a first name for boys. It is also used as a surname.
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Roy include Roy Orbison (American singer-songwriter), Roy Rogers (American actor and singer), and Roy Keane (Irish footballer).
9.) Roy (Male)
Usage: French
Meanings: (French) king. A short form of Royal, Royce. See also Conroy,Delroy,Fitzroy,Leroy,Loe.
Other Forms: Roye, Ruy
