Boy
Ertuğrul
Ertuğrul is a longstanding Turkish boy’s name that brings together words for a brave man and a bird.
Meaning
The name combines er, meaning a brave man, with tuğrul, the name of a type of bird. Sources commonly interpret the combined name in terms of bravery and a warrior spirit.
Origin
Ertuğrul comes from Turkish, with both elements rooted in the language. It is also known as the name of Osman Gazi’s father, whose son founded the Ottoman Empire.
In recent years
An established name, Ertuğrul ranks 47th in the latest official top hundred, with a best-ever position of 16th. It has appeared nine times overall, including all five of the last five lists, though its ranking has eased slightly lately.
How does it look on a plaque?
Ertuğrul looks clear and distinctive on a wooden Meşgalem name plaque with the birth date placed beneath it.
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