Faroese edit

Etymology edit

From Old Norse Þorkell, a compound of Þórr (Thor) and ketill (cauldron), akin to English Torquil.

Pronunciation edit

Proper noun edit

Torkil m

  1. a male given name, compare Torquil

Usage notes edit

Patronymics [1]

  • son of Torkil: Torkilsson
  • daughter of Torkil: Torkildóttir

Declension edit

Singular
Indefinite
Nominative Torkil
Accusative Torkil
Dative Torkili
Genitive Torkils