Lloyd

English

Etymology

From Welsh llwyd (“grey, grey-haired”).

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /lɔɪd/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɪd

Proper noun

Lloyd

  1. A surname​ of Welsh origin, from a nickname for someone with grey hair.
  2. A male given name transferred from the surname

See also

References

  • ‘Lloyd’ in Behind the Name, Mike Campbell, 1996.

Anagrams

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