Virgil

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Strong, Vigorous
Pronunciation
VUR-jil
VUR-jil(English)
Popularity
The popularity of the name Virgil has declined over the years. In the United States, it was most popular in the 1920s and 1930s, but it has since fallen out of favor. In 2021, it ranked #1,946 in popularity for boys' names.

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Virgil Name meanings & History

Strong, Vigorous. From the Roman family name Vergilius, which is of unknown meaning. This name was borne by the 1st-century BC Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro, commonly called Virgil, who was the writer of the Aeneid. Due to him, Virgil has been in use as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century. Virgil is a classic name that is not commonly used today, but it still has a strong historical and literary association.

Zodiac Sign of Virgil: Variety Aquarius

Synonyms of Virgil:

V: Variety,Versatility,Vexing,Vivacious

I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved

R: Rational,Restless,Reason,Resourceful

G: Gregarious,Genuine,Goof-off,Go-getter

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

Virgil is:

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

Famous People

Publius Vergilius Maro (Roman poet), Virgil Thomson (American composer)

2.) Virgil (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) holding his own

Other Forms: Verge, Vergil, Virge, Virgie, Virgy


3.) VIRGIL (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: From the Latin Vergilius, an old Roman family name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it might be from ver (spring) and have the definition “youthful, flourishing.” (VER-JIL)


4.) VIRGIL (Male)

Usage: English

Meanings: From the Latin Vergilius, an old Roman family name of uncertain derivation. Some believe it to be from ver (spring) and give it the meaning “youthful, flourishing.” Var: Vergil. (VER-JL)


5.) Virgil (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Virgil means "staff-bearer" or "strong." It is derived from the Roman family name Vergilius.


Description: The name Virgil means "staff-bearer" or "strong." It is derived from the Roman family name Vergilius. German cognate of Fergal and Feirgil. This name used to Germanize Fergal and Feirgil in Austria and the southern part of Germany thanks to the Irish-born bishop and astronomer Virgilius von Salzburg (known in English as Vergilius of Salzburg). The name Virgil is primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a fairly uncommon name and may be considered unique or distinctive.

Famous People

Famous people with the name Virgil include Virgil Abloh (fashion designer), Virgil Aldrich (American artist), and Virgil Goode (American politician).

6.) Virgil (Male)

Usage: Latin

Meanings: (Latin) rod bearer, staff bearer.

Other Forms: Virge, Virgial, Virgie, Virgille, Virgilo, Vurgil, Vurgyl, Vyrge, Vyrgil, Vyrgyl


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