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BoyPronounced American English /ˈvɜɹ.d͡ʒɪl/; British English /ˈvɜː.d͡ʒɪl/Romanian language family

Virgil

A name of Roman family origin.

Quick answer

Virgil is a boy name with Roman family roots.

Pronunciation: American English /ˈvɜɹ.d͡ʒɪl/; British English /ˈvɜː.d͡ʒɪl/.

GenderBoy
OriginRoman family
PronunciationAmerican English /ˈvɜɹ.d͡ʒɪl/; British English /ˈvɜː.d͡ʒɪl/
Language familyRomanian

Meaning and history

This name comes 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.

Notes and context

Usage: english, romanian