The name Troy has two meanings:
1. According to some theories, this is an Irish name meaning "descendant of the footsoldier".
This was a surname of those who migrated to England from the French city of Troyes.
2. The name may also derive from the legendary Greek city and center of the Trojan War.
Famous bearers
Bearers include Troy Donahue (1936 - 2001), an American actor;
Troy Kotsur (born 1969), an American actor.
