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Roy

1 American  
[roh-ee] / ˈroʊ i /

noun

  1. Rammohun 1774–1833, Indian religious leader: founder of Brahmo Samaj.

Roy 2 American  
[roi] / rɔɪ /

noun

  1. a town in N Utah.

  2. Rollo.

  3. a male given name: from a Scottish Gaelic word meaning “red.”

Roy British  
/ rɔɪ /

noun

  1. slang a trendy Australian male

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To put that into context, Roy Hodgson's first 11 matches came within the 169 days following his appointment.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Humphrey, the Court said a prisoner named Roy Heck couldn’t seek monetary damages for what he claimed was an unconstitutional manslaughter conviction, without first getting it overturned or impugned in some way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

From Roy Keane and Paul Scholes to Steven Gerrard and David Beckham - Wayne Rooney played with some of the best midfielders during a glittering career for club and country.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

In North Carolina, incumbent Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is widely expected to win.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

“If he was an android,” Roy said heartily, “he’d turn us in about ten tomorrow morning. He’d take off for his job and that would be it. I’m overwhelmed with admiration.”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

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