Roy

Gender	Male
Word/name	England, Normandy, Scotland
Meaning	King
Alternative spelling
Related names	Rex, King, Kingsley, Kingston, Ry, Ray, Raymie, Raymond, Glenroy, Elroy, Leroi, Leroy, ,

Roy is an English, Scottish Gaelic and French name of Norman origin. This family name originated from the Normans, the descendants of Norse Vikings from Denmark, Norway and Iceland. The derivation is from the word rey or roi, meaning "king", and in medieval times was used as a nickname either for one who behaved in a regal fashion, or who had earned the title in some contest of skill. It also appears in Scottish Gaelic, from the word ruadh, meaning "red". Roy can also be found in India as a variant of the name "Rai", which was a historical title of honour in India conferred by the British Raj. It is most commonly a Brahmin surname in India.

Roy is a common male given name. Notable people with the given name include:

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