Boyd
Meaning of Boyd
Boyd is a masculine name with Scottish and Irish origins. It is derived from the Gaelic word "buidhe" which means "yellow" or "fair-haired." The name Boyd has a strong and noble connotation, often associated with bravery and leadership. In terms of popularity, it has been consistently used in the United States over the years but has never reached top-ranking status. The American English pronunciation of Boyd is /bɔɪd/. Variations of the name include Boyde.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BOYD (/bɔɪd/)
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Notable People Named Boyd
| Boyd Kenneth Packer was an influential American religious leader and educator who held various high-ranking positions within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until his passing. |
| Boyd Calvin Tinsley is a renowned American violinist and mandolinist, famous for his time as a member of the Dave Matthews Band. |
| Robert Boyd Holbrook is an American actor known for his roles in Narcos, The Sandman, and various other films and TV series. |
| Boyd Byron Bennett was an American rockabilly songwriter and singer. |
| Boyd Payne Gaines is an American actor known for his award-winning performances and his role as Mark Royer on One Day at a Time. |
| Boyd Hamilton Dowler is a former professional football player known for his 12-season career as a wide receiver in the NFL, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. |
| Boyd Douglas Kirkland was a renowned American television director of animated cartoons, known for his work on X-Men: Evolution and Batman: The Animated Series, who tragically passed away while waiting for a lung transplant in 2011. |
| Frank Boyd Merriman, 1st Baron Merriman of Knutsford, also known as Boyd Merriman, was a prominent British Conservative politician and judge. |
| Sir Archibald Boyd Tunnock is the current owner of Tunnock's, a family-owned confectionery business known for its famous teacake. |
| Boyd Daniel Clack is a Canadian-born Welsh writer, actor, and musician who grew up in Wales. |
