Troy Name Meaning
The name Troy comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Troy below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Troy Name Meaning
EnglishFrom a surname that originally denoted a person from the city of Troyes in France. This was also the name of the ancient city that was besieged by the Greeks in Homer's 'Iliad'.
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