Torkil

Faroese

Etymology

From Old Norse Þorkell, a compound of Þórr (“Thor”) and ketill (“cauldron”), akin to English Torquil.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʰɔɹ̥tʃɪl/

Proper noun

Torkil m

1. a male given name, compare Torquil

Usage notes

Patronymics [1]

• son of Torkil: Torkilsson
• daughter of Torkil: Torkildóttir

Declension

	singular
	indefinite
nominative	Torkil
accusative	Torkil
dative	Torkili
genitive	Torkils