Virgil

Boy

Origin: Latin · English

Meaning

“flourishing staff bearer”

Cultural Notes

Virgil was the great Roman poet who wrote the Aeneid, making the name associated with classical literature and learning.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1920s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Virgil

  • Virgil (Roman poet)
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