Lloyd
Meaning of Lloyd
The name Lloyd is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as loyd (/lɔɪd/) in both American and British English. The name has variations such as Floyd. In terms of popularity, the name Lloyd has seen fluctuations in the United States over the years. In recent times, it has been given to approximately 90-120 newborns each year, ranking around 1100-1700 in popularity. The name Lloyd has historical associations and a classic charm that may appeal to parents seeking a timeless and traditional name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as loyd (/lɔɪd/)
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Notable People Named Lloyd
| Lloyd James Austin III is a retired United States Army four-star general and the 28th United States secretary of defense, known for being the first African American to hold several high-ranking military positions. |
| Lloyd Chudley Alexander was an American author known for his fantasy novels, including The Chronicles of Prydain series, which won the 1969 Newbery Medal. |
| Lloyd Craig Blankfein is an American investment banker who served as chairman and chief executive of Goldman Sachs from 2006 to 2018 and is currently the senior chairman. |
| Lloyd Vernet Bridges Jr. was a prolific American actor known for his work in film and television, and he is the father of actors Beau Bridges and Jeff Bridges. |
| Lloyd Polite Jr. is an American R&B singer known for hits like "Southside" and "Get It Shawty". |
| Lloyd Harris - Lloyd George Muirhead Harris is a South African professional tennis player, ranked as high as World No. 31 in singles and achieving a career-high doubles ranking of World No. 108. |
| Lloyd Wright, an American architect known for his work in Los Angeles and Southern California, contributed to various projects including the Hollywood Bowl and the Swedenborg Memorial Chapel. |
| Lloyd Allayre Loar (1886–1943) was an American musician, instrument designer, and sound engineer, best known for his design work with the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Mfg. Co. Ltd., including the F-5 model mandolin and L-5 guitar, as well as his pioneering work on electric amplification of stringed instruments. |
| Lloyd Newton Morrisett Jr. was an American experimental psychologist and co-founder of the Children's Television Workshop, known for creating Sesame Street. |
| Flying Officer Lloyd Allan Trigg VC DFC was a heroic pilot in the RNZAF during World War II, posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallant attack on a German U-boat in 1943. |
| Lloyd Norman Axworthy is a Canadian politician, academic, and elder statesman who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and later became president of the University of Winnipeg. |
| Lloyd Stowell Shapley was an influential American mathematician and economist, known for his significant contributions to game theory and mathematical economics, and was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences in 2012. |
| Lloyd Biggle Jr. was an American musician, author, and internationally known oral historian. |
| Lloyd Cassel Douglas was an American minister and author. |
| Lloyd Daniel Pierce is an American basketball coach with extensive experience in the NBA, having coached for several teams including the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks. |
