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BoyPronounced American English /ˈɹɑl.oʊ/; American English /ˈɹoʊ.loʊ/; British English /ˈɹɒl.əʊ/

Rollo

A name of Latinized origin.

Quick answer

Rollo is a boy name with Latinized roots.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈɹɑl.oʊ/; American English /ˈɹoʊ.loʊ/; British English /ˈɹɒl.əʊ/.

GenderBoy
OriginLatinized
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈɹɑl.oʊ/; American English /ˈɹoʊ.loʊ/; British English /ˈɹɒl.əʊ/

Meaning and history

Latinized form of Roul, the Old French form of Rolf. Rollo (or Rolf) the Ganger was an exiled Viking who, in the 10th century, became the first Duke of Normandy. It has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world since the 19th century.

Notes and context

Usage: english