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Doyle

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Dubhghaill, itself derived from the given name Dubhghall.

Quick answer

Doyle is a boy name.

GenderBoy
Language familyEnglish

Meaning and history

From an Irish surname, an Anglicized form of Ó Dubhghaill, itself derived from the given name Dubhghall. A famous bearer of the surname was Arthur Conan Doyle (1859-1930), the author of the Sherlock Holmes mystery stories.

Notes and context

Usage: english