Floyd facts for kids

Floyd is a name that comes from the Welsh word llwyd, which means "gray" or "gray-haired." It is a name used for people, places, and even storms!

People Named Floyd

Many people have the name Floyd, either as a first name or a last name. You might find it in books, movies, or even in history!

Places Called Floyd

The name Floyd is quite popular for places, especially in the United States. Here are a few examples:

• Floyd, Iowa: A city in Iowa.
• Floyd, New York: A town in New York.
• Floyd, Virginia: A town in Virginia.
• Floyd County: There are several counties in the United States named Floyd.
• Floyd River: A river in Iowa that flows into the Missouri River.
• Camp Floyd / Stagecoach Inn State Park and Museum: This is a historic park in Utah. It used to be a U.S. Army post a long time ago.

Storms Named Floyd

Sometimes, big storms are given names to help people track them. Floyd has been the name of several storms:

• Hurricane Floyd: This was a very large and powerful hurricane in 1999. It caused a lot of rain and flooding in the eastern United States.
• Tropical Storm Floyd: Other storms that were not as strong as hurricanes have also been named Floyd.

Floyd in Arts and Entertainment

The name Floyd also appears in many fun places like music, TV shows, and video games:

• Pink Floyd: This was a very famous English rock band known for their unique music and amazing live shows. They made popular albums like The Dark Side of the Moon.
• "Floyd" (30 Rock): This is the name of an episode from a TV comedy show called 30 Rock.
• "Floyd" (Songs): There are songs named "Floyd" by different music artists, like Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kelis.
• Count Floyd: This is a funny character from an old TV comedy show called "SCTV television network." He often played a spooky TV host.

Other Uses of Floyd

• Floyd Zrt.: This is a private railway company in Hungary. It helps move goods by train.

See also

• Floyd-Jones
• Lloyd (disambiguation)