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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Troy
Irish; Greek
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Usage of the Name Troy
English
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Meaning of the Name Troy
The name Troy has two meanings:
1. It could be an Irish name meaning "descendant of the foot soldier". This was a surname of those who migrated to England from the French city of Troyes.
2. It could also be derived from the name of the legendary Greek city and center of the Trojan War.
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Famous Bearers
Bearers of the name include Troy Donahue (1936 - 2001), an American actor;
Troy Kotsur (born 1969), an American actor.
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