Jekyll

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Name — A surname, famous as the name of Dr. Henry Jekyll in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde."

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Etymology

This name comes from a Breton name that also appears in various forms in French, such as Judicaël, Gicquel and Jézéquel, and ultimately goes back to Old Breton Iudicael, the name of a Breton king venerated as a Catholic saint. His name was made up of Old Breton iudd (“lord, ruler, prince”) and Old Breton cael (“generou...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Jekyll” mean?

The word “Jekyll” means a surname, famous as the name of Dr. Henry Jekyll in Robert Louis Stevenson's novella "The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.".

How do you pronounce “Jekyll”?

“Jekyll” is pronounced JEH-kuhl (/ˈdʒɛ.kəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Jekyll” in a sentence?

Here is “Jekyll” used in a sentence: “His sudden mood swings earned him the nickname "Jekyll and Hyde.".”

What part of speech is “Jekyll”?

“Jekyll” is a name.

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