Why Virgil Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Virgil” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Virgil” is of Latin origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Ligriv.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Irilvg.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Virgil

The true meaning of ‘Virgil’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Virgil is a name that signifies a freedom-loving and free-spirited individual. Nothing is conventional with your love of change and adventure. You make sensible decisions very quickly, especially in a dangerous or difficult situation. You are inquisitive and often ask others “Why this?,” “Why that?,” or just plain “Why?.” Multi-tasking is a breeze for you – eat and watch TV at the same time!

Your heart’s desire is to be of service to the world. You are a generous humanitarian and a perfectionist. People from all walks of life fascinates you. You have a universal appeal. It only takes a few minutes for you to decide what kind of character a person has. You feel bitter if others don’t appreciate your kind deeds.

When people hear the name Virgil, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You are a seer, have great intuition, and may even be a psychic! Your vivid imagination can make it difficult for you to separate truth from falsehood. You have the will to bring into reality ambitions that are noble, important, and admirable. You prefer variety and not so good at following orders. You are restless and like to keep moving around.

Your most likely vocation: public relation officer, sales executive, manager of tourism or transportation, industrialist, game organizer, legal practitioner, dramatist, reporter, administrator, gambler, occultist, psychologist, religious zealot.

Lucky colors: Light gray, light shades of nearly any other color

Lucky gem(s): Light-colored stones

Lucky day(s): Tuesday

Lucky botanicals: Hazel, marjoram, oats, parsley, mushroom, parsnips, all types of nuts

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Is The Name Virgil Popular?

“Virgil” is not a popular baby boy’s name in South Dakota as reported in the 1942 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only six babies in South Dakota have the same name as you in 1942. A total of 1,012 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1921 with a total of 1,830 babies. That’s a lot of baby Virgils.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Virgil” was recorded 73,207 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Virgils to occupy the country of Dominica with an estimated population of 73,040.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 81 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1904 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 211 times as a baby boy’s name. Virgil became a popular boy’s name in the state of Kansas in the year 1911. It ranked #32 with 23 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1916 in the state of Missouri with 148 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of West Virginia for 34 years from 1910 to 1945 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the state of Kentucky for 34 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past five decades (1974 to 2023), the name “Virgil” was recorded 6,293 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

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