Virl
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Virl
Virl is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Old English "virile" meaning manly or vigorous, or as a diminutive form of names like Virgil.
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Etymology
Virl is a modern English name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the Old English "virile" meaning manly or vigorous, or as a diminutive form of names like Virgil. The name appears primarily in English-speaking cultures with no strong association to any particular religion or historical tradition, though it gained some visibility through American popular culture.
Virl currently ranks #3,667 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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