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Torquil

Torquil is a masculine given name of Scottish origin, used since medieval times. It is the Scottish form of the Old Norse name Þorkell and is found in Scottish records and literature.

Etymology: Derived from Þór- (Thor) and -kell (from Ketill meaning cauldron or kettle), though the precise meaning

Usage and variants: Spelling variants include Torquhil, Torquil, Torquell and Torkel; Gaelic forms include Torcall and

Notable people: Torquil Campbell (born 1972) is a Canadian musician and actor, best known as a member

In culture and naming practice, Torquil retains an archaic but distinctive quality within Scottish onomastics, and

is
uncertain;
the
form
Torquil,
with
its
variants,
reflects
Norse-Gaelic
contact
in
Scotland.
Torcuill.
It
has
historically
appeared
among
Highland
and
Island
families
and
remains
in
use
in
Scotland
and
among
the
Scottish
diaspora.
of
the
indie
pop
band
Stars.
it
continues
to
be
used
by
individuals
with
Scottish
heritage
or
personal
interest
in
historical
names.