- First names from A to Z
- ›
- Boy Names
- ›
- Torquil
Torquil
Fact sheet
- Name
- Torquil
- Gender
- Boy name
- Origin
- Scottish
- Syllables
- 2
The name Torquil has Scottish roots and is of Norse origin. It means 'Thor's cauldron' and is pronounced as TOR-kil.
What does the name Torquil mean?
Torquil is a name of Scottish origin with Norse influence and carries the meaning 'Thor's cauldron'. It is pronounced as TOR-kil.
Where does the name Torquil come from?
Scottish
How do you pronounce Torquil?
The name is pronounced as TOR-kil.
Popularity
In Germany, Torquil is considered a rare first name that has not been recorded in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 1974, reaching 271st place in the Scottish name charts. From 1974 to 2024, Torquil was given about 40 times in Scotland, which earned it 1,066th place. However, it has not been used there in the last ten years.
Frequently asked questions about the name Torquil
What does the name Torquil mean?
The name Torquil has Scottish roots and means 'Thor's cauldron'.
Where does the name Torquil come from?
Torquil is a name of Scottish origin with Norse influence.
How popular is the name Torquil?
The name Torquil is relatively rare and therefore not very widespread.