Boyd

/bɔɪd/ noun

Definition

a Scottish surname meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde'; also used as a given name

Etymology

From Scottish Gaelic 'buidhe' meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde', originally describing hair color

Kelly Says

Boyd literally means 'yellow-haired' in Gaelic - it's one of those surnames that started as a very straightforward description of someone's appearance!

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