TROY  

Gender: M
Origin: Irish
Meaning: "descendant of foot soldier"

Popularity in 2008: #231

Troy shot to popularity as a first name in tandem with that of 1960s heartthrob Troy (born Merle) Donahue; its image has now, thanks in part to the Brad Pitt. starring epic, receded back to conjuring up the ancient site of the Trojan wars.

Variations:
Troixes, Troixe, Troi, Troye, Troix, Troyton

Troy is being discussed in our message boards:

• narrowing my list...need help
• Top 100 from New Zealand
• what are your opinions on these names?
• Seniors from 1962 yearbook
• HELP!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Troy:

• THE LOST NAMES OF 1880
• STAGE NAMES: Would You Change Your Name for Fame?