Torquil

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • A male given name from Scottish Gaelic, always rare, best known in Scotland.

Origin

  • Anglicized from Scottish Gaelic Torcall, from Old Norse Þorkell, from older Þorketill, from Þórr "Thor" + ketill "(sacrificial) cauldron".

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