Virgils

Virgils is the plural form of the given name Virgil and may refer to any of several people named Virgil. In English usage, Virgils is typically encountered in biographical lists, genealogies, or historical registries rather than in everyday prose.

The given name Virgil derives from the Latin Vergilius and is most familiar in connection with the Roman poet Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro). The exact origin and meaning of Vergilius are uncertain, but the name has long been established in Western naming traditions, sometimes appearing in varied spellings such as Virgil or Virgilius.

Notable people named Virgil include Virgil Abloh, an American fashion designer and founder of the brand Off-White; Virgil Thomson, an American composer and critic known for his operas and orchestral works; Virgil Finlay, an American illustrator recognized for his work in pulp magazines; Virgil I. Grissom (Gus Grissom), an American astronaut and test pilot; and Virgil Earp, an American lawman and early figure of the American West. The plural Virgils thus encompasses a range of individuals across fields such as art, music, science, and public service.

Outside of lists or historical references, Virgils does not denote a single concept or entity. When referring to the possessive form related to the poet or other Virgil-associated subjects, the conventional form is Virgil’s rather than Virgils.