Origin, Meaning, And History Of Loyd
Loyd is a distinct variation of the name Lloyd. This masculine name has ancient Welsh roots and means ‘gray.’ It can be used to refer to a person with gray hair, as the name also means ‘gray-haired’ and ‘sacred.’ The most common meaning of the name is ‘a wise gray-haired man.’ Loyd or Lloyd has the Welsh adjective llwyd, which translates to ‘gray.’
In Welsh legend and mythology, the term ‘Llwyd’ refers to a magician. By casting spells upon Pryderi, a central figure in Welsh legends, and his estate, he avenged his friend Gwawl, the son of a Clud in the legends, upon Pryderi.
Lloyd is also a Welsh surname that has its origins in the word ‘llwyd,’ which primarily means ‘gray, but can have other interpretations too. From the 14th century on, the term can be considered a ‘fixed epithet’ that happened to pass from one generation to the next.
In Welsh, the color term Llwyd also incorporates shades of brown. This term is used when referring to younger men. It denotes ‘brown’ or ‘mouse-colored hair.’ LLwyd, as an adjective, also meant ‘holy’ during the medieval period. The name has been used as a given name and surname throughout centuries.
Lloid, Loid, Fluett, Lhuyd, Fluat, Flyd, Llowyde, Flyde, Lide, Loud, Loulld, Luyd, Llowyd, and Lloyed are some of the modern variations of the name Loyd.
In contemporary times, the composerAndrew Lloyd Webberis credited with making the name popular. Several of his musicals ran for more than a decade in West End and Broadway theaters.
Elsewhere in popular culture, we find quite many occurrences of the variant Lloyd. For example, Lloyd is the main actor in the video gameMother. The teen romantic comedy-drama filmSay Anything…has Lloyd Dobler as the protagonist. Lloyd Irving is the lead character in theTales of Symphoniavideo game. Lastly, Lloyd Christmas is also the protagonist’s name in the buddy comedy film《阿呆与阿瓜》. The character was portrayed by the peerless Jim Carrey.
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Famous People With The Name Loyd
- Lloyd Vernet BridgesAmerican actor, known for his performances in the films “Little Big Horn” and “High Noon”
- Loyd GrossmanAmerican-British author and broadcaster, best known for presenting the BBC show “MasterChef”
- Lloyd Vernet “Beau” Bridges IIIAmerican actor and director, winner of three Emmys, two Golden Globes, and one Grammy
- Lloyd AustinAmerican general, first African American to serve as the United States Secretary of Defense
- Lloyd Francis BaconAmerican stage actor and film director, known for directing “42nd Street” by Warner Bros
- Lloyd GriffithEnglish comedian and actor, known for being the presenter on Sky Sports show “Soccer AM”
Loyd On The Popularity Chart
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Popularity Over Time
The name Loyd’s popularity dipped gradually from the 1980s. In 2021, only seven babies per million shared the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
The name’s rank declined steadily from the 1980s to 2000s. In 2021, it was at the 27,847th spot.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the name Loyd?
The name Loyd means ‘gray-haired’ or ‘sacred.’
What is the origin of the name Loyd?
Loyd has a Welsh origin.
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一些可爱的和可爱的昵称,可以a suitable choice for Loyd include Lo, Loy, Loydy, and Loydoo. When choosing a pet name for your little one, there are no strict guidelines; feel free to be creative and select a nickname that best reflects your love and affection for your child.
