Virgil Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Virgil Name at a Glance

Name	Virgil
Meaning	Flourishing. Derived from a Roman clan name (Vergilius). Roman poet Virgil was the author of the Aeneid'.
Origin	Latin
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Virgil Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Virgil means “Flourishing. Derived from a Roman clan name (Vergilius). Roman poet Virgil was the author of the Aeneid”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Virgil Name Origin

Our database records Virgil under Latin origin. Browse more Latin baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Virgil a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Virgil is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Virgil

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