Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 04, 2024

Boudicca

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Origin: Celtic

Meaning: Victory

With one flash of baby Boudicca’s winning smile, you’ll be on top of the world! This feminine name has strong Celtic roots, tracing back to the Brythonic languages, a group of modern Celtic languages spoken in Great Britain and Brittany in France. Boudicca derives from the word boud, meaning “victory,” so get ready to meet your greatest prize. One of history’s most famous Boudiccas, Queen Boudicca of Britain, led a revolt against Roman rule in 60 CE. While leading revolts is not likely to be part of baby Boudicca’s daily routine, their path to greatness will be illuminated by their epic name.