Jekyll (surname)

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Jekyll is a Cornish and Breton family name. It is commonly pronounced [ˈdʒek əl], although the traditional pronunciation is [ˈdʒiːk əl]. Notable people with the surname include:

Dame Agnes Jekyll (1861–1937), British artist, writer and philanthropist

Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932), British gardener

Sir Joseph Jekyll (1663–1738), British lawyer, politician and judge

Dr Henry Jekyll, fictional character from the novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde'

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