Description:
Cyril is a French name meaning 'of or from the city of Cyrene.' The name was originally given to children born in Cyrene, Libya, but is now popular in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries. The name is derived from the Greek word for 'gold,' kyrilos, and was likely given to children born during the time of the Roman Empire because of the gold coins that were prevalent at the time. Cyril is also a variation of the name Christopher.






