Torquil

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English

Etymology

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

Proper noun

Torquil

  1. (rare outside Scotland) A male given name from Scottish Gaelic.

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