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