Troy

Troy Meaning & Origin

About Troy
The name Troy is of Greek origin and its meaning is "from the city of Troy." In Greek mythology, Troy was the city that was besieged and ultimately destroyed by the Greeks in the Trojan War. The name Troy is often associated with strength, bravery, and resilience, reflecting the legendary history of the city.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Troy are male.

Troy Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -12.25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T600
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T R OY1
🌐 IPA
/trɔɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Troy in Braille

Here's how to represent Troy in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Troy in braille

How to Spell the Name Troy in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Troy using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Troy in sign language

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