Eagle
See also: eagle
English
Etymology
- As an English surname, from the noun eagle.
- As an English surname of Norman origin, from L'Aigle in Orne, first attested in 1055 and from Latin aquila, itself meaning "eagle."
- Also translated from names in other languages meaning "eagle," such as German Adler, Polish Orzeł, Orzel, Slovene Orel, Lakota waŋbli (compare Eagleman, Redeagle, Whiteeagle).
- The name of the English village is believed to be from Old English āc (“oak”) + lēah: compare with Acle.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈiɡəl/
- Rhymes: -iɡəl
Proper noun
the Eagle
Proper noun
Eagle
- A surname transferred from the nickname, from the name of the bird as a byname. See eagle.
- Any of a number of rivers in the United States and Canada.
- A number of places in the United States:
- A village in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska.
- A town, the county seat of Eagle County, Colorado.
- A city in Ada County, Idaho.
- An unincorporated community in Mountain Township, Saline County, Illinois.
- A township and village therein, in Clinton County, Michigan.
- A village in Cass County, Nebraska.
- A locality in Tabernacle Township, Burlington County, New Jersey.
- A town and hamlet in Wyoming County, New York.
- A census-designated place in Upper Uwchlan Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania.
- An unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia.
- A town in Richland County, Wisconsin.
- A town and village therein, in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.
- A number of other townships, in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa (3), Kansas (2), Minnesota, and Ohio (3), listed under Eagle Township.
- A village in Eagle and Swinethorpe parish, North Kesteven district, Lincolnshire, England (OS grid ref SK8767).
Derived terms
Noun
Eagle (plural Eagles)
- (scouting) An Eagle Scout.
- (scouting) An advancement to the Eagle Scout rank.
- When will Roderick get his Eagle?