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Lyle

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A unisex given name, originally a Scottish surname meaning "the island."
"Lyle Lovett is a Grammy-winning country and Americana singer-songwriter."

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In plain EnglishA first name (often male) derived from a Scottish surname meaning "island."

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Etymology

From a Scottish surname derived from Old French l'isle, meaning "the island."

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