"Elroy" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈɛl.ɹoɪ/
Etymology: Pseudo-Hispanism, derived from Leroy, but with the le in "Leroy" being replaced with its corresponding equivalent in Spanish el. Etymology templates: {{pseudo-loan|en|es}} Pseudo-Hispanism Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Elroy
  1. A male given name originating as a coinage, a pseudo-Hispanic variant of Leroy. Derived forms: Cruise Elroy Related terms: McElroy
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