Troy
Male nameGreek
✨ Meaning
Troy takes its name from the ancient city of Asia Minor whose siege Homer recounts in the Iliad, and the city's Greek name Troia is of uncertain and probably pre-Greek origin. There is also a separate line from the French place name Troyes, which gave an English surname to families who came from there. Both routes are genuine.
🌍 Origin
The archaeological site at Hisarlik in modern Turkey has been identified with Homeric Troy since the nineteenth century. The given name became widely used in the United States in the mid-twentieth century, where it stood alongside Roy and Ray as a short, sharp choice, and it has since eased into steady moderate use.
⭐ Famous People Named Troy
- Troy Aikman
- Troy Deeney
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Troy mean?
It names the ancient city of Homer's Iliad, whose Greek name Troia is of uncertain and probably pre-Greek origin.
Is Troy related to the French city Troyes?
A separate line of the name comes from Troyes in France, which gave a surname to families who came from there.
Where was Troy?
The site at Hisarlik in north-western Turkey has been identified with Homeric Troy since the nineteenth century.