Errol
Meaning of Errol
The name Errol is a distinctive and classic choice for boys, pronounced as ER-uhl (/ˈɛrəl/). It has roots in Old English, where it was derived from the word "erl," meaning a nobleman or warrior. This name carries a sense of strength and nobility, making it an appealing option for parents seeking a timeless yet unique name for their son. One of the most famous bearers of this name is Errol Flynn, the iconic Hollywood actor known for his swashbuckling roles in films during the Golden Age of cinema. Despite its historical charm and strong associations, the popularity of Errol has seen fluctuations over the years in the United States. It peaked significantly in mid-20th century but has since become less common, with fewer than 50 occurrences annually since the early 2000s. This rarity adds to its allure, offering a blend of historical significance and modern uniqueness that can make any young boy stand out.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ER-uhl (/ˈɛrəl/)
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Notable People Named Errol
| Errol Flynn - Errol Leslie Thomson Flynn was an Australian actor known for his romantic swashbuckler roles and his womanizing and hedonistic personal life during the Golden Age of Hollywood. |
| Errol Spence Jr. is a former unified welterweight champion and an accomplished American professional boxer. |
| Errol Walton Barrow was a Barbadian statesman, WWII aviator, combat veteran, lawyer, politician, gourmet cook, and author, known as the "Father of Independence" in Barbados. |
| Errol George Tobias is a former South African rugby union player and the first player of color to play in a test match for the South African national side, paving the way for other black players to join the team. |
| Professor Errol Solomon Meyers was a prominent Brisbane doctor and founding father of the University of Queensland School of Medicine, known for his leadership in medical and dental education in Queensland and distinguished service during World War I. |
| Errol Fuller is an English writer and artist known for his books on extinction and extinct creatures, residing in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. |
| Lester Errol Brown MBE was a British-Jamaican singer and songwriter, known as the frontman of Hot Chocolate and honored with the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2004. |
| Errol John was a Trinidad and Tobago actor and playwright who moved to the United Kingdom in 1951. |
| Errol Cockfield Jr. - Errol A. Cockfield Jr. is the Senior Vice President of Communications at MSNBC and a former Press Secretary to New York Governors Eliot Spitzer and David Paterson. |
| Errol Fabien is a well-known television and radio presenter from Trinidad and Tobago. |
| Errol Gaston Hill was a Trinidadian-born playwright, actor, and theatre historian who was a leading pioneer in West Indies theatre and the first tenured faculty member of African descent at Dartmouth College. |
| Errol Dunkley, a Jamaican reggae musician, was born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1951. |
| Errol Knott Moorcroft is a South African politician, farmer, and author who served as the member for Albany from 1981 to 1994 in the Parliament of South Africa and later as the Federal Chairperson of the Democratic Party from 1997 to 2000. |
| Errol Morrison - Errol York St Aubyn Morrison is a Jamaican scientist known for his extensive work in diabetes and serves as the president of the University of Technology, Jamaica. |
| Errol Ranville is a Canadian singer, guitarist, and founder of the Manito Ahbee Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, known for his work with the country band Freebird. |
