Cyril
Boy · Greek / English
cyril · 2 beats
Meaning
Lordly; the saint who gave the Slavic peoples their alphabet.
The vibe
Cyril is a name with a tortoiseshell pen and ink-stained cuffs. Vintage and academic — dry-witted, particular, secretly very kind.
Quick questions
Is Cyril a boy's or a girl's name?
Cyril is a boy's name of Greek / English origin.
What is a good nickname for Cyril?
Cy is the natural nickname for Cyril.
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