Leroy

See also: LeRoy and Le Roy

English

Alternative forms

• LeRoy, Le Roy
• Leroi, LeRoi, Le Roi
• Leeroy, LeeRoy, Lee Roy

Etymology

Transferred from the common French surname Leroy since the nineteenth century, for no apparent reason except its transparent meaning, le roi "the king".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈliːˌɹɔɪ/

Proper noun

Leroy

1. A male given name transferred from the surname.
2. A surname from French, borne by English speakers.
3. A census-designated place in Alabama.
4. A town in Saskatchewan.
5. A city in Texas.

Related terms

• Elroy

Anagrams

• Elroy, Reylo, Roley, Royle

French

Etymology

From le (“the”) +‎ roi (“king”).

Proper noun

Leroy ?

1. a surname

Anagrams

• loyer