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
- A male given name.
- A surname, borne by English speakers.
- A census-designated place in Alabama.
- A town in Saskatchewan.
- A city in Texas.
Related terms
- Elroy
Anagrams
- Elroy, Roley, Royle
French
Proper noun
Leroy
- A surname.
Anagrams
- loyer