Torquil

This a name mostly used for naming boys which came from the male given names Torkel in Norwegian, Swedish, and 'Torcall' Scottish Gaelic, as well as 'Orkell' in Old Norse. It has been anglicised to Torquil. The meaning of Torquil is 'Thor's cauldron' or 'Thor's helmet'. Old Norse name Orkell was translated into the Scottish Gaelic name Torcall. The Old Norse 'Orkell' is composed of the words 'Thor' which is the Norse god of thunder and 'kell' which is 'a form of sacrificial cauldron'. The odd but intriguing choice of Torquil was brought into Scotland by the Vikings and developed from an old Scandinavian name. Torcaill is the name's translation into Gaelic. The name of an early Scottish clan chief was Torquil MacLeod of Lewis. The name is carried by the British writer Torquil MacLeod who wrote the famous Malmo Mysteries based in southern Sweden. 

Gender

Boy

Meaning

Thor's cauldron

Origin

Scottish from Norse

Numerology

T is for treat, that you always are.

O is for orderly, a lifelong passion.

R is for realist, the way you are.

Q is for quick, no faster wit!

U is for unique, your love of life.

I is for impress, for impress you will.

L is for luster, your shine.

Lucky

Torquil lucky number is 4.

In numerology, 4 has an earthy-energy and is centered around fortifying its roots. 4 adamantly believes in the physical world and knows that investing in a solid infrastructure is necessary for building a lasting legacy. Practical, hardworking, and responsible, the vibration of the number 4 is focused on creating logical systems that can support scalable growth.

Famous People Named Torquil

• Maura Tierney American actress
• Torquil Campbell lead singer of Canadian band Stars
• Torquil Patrick Alexander Norman English businessman, aircraft enthusiast, and arts philanthropist
• Torquil MacLeod Scottish Hebridean lord
• Torquil Neilson Anglo,Australian actor