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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Yellow-haired, blond; From Bute

Often seen as a last name, Boyd is indeed a masculine first name in its own right. With Scottish and Irish origins, Boyd means “yellow-haired” or “blond.” This definition makes more sense when you see the Gaelic word buidhe, which once described those with that particular physical trait. Boyd might also derive from Bóid, the Gaelic title for the island of Bute, located in Scotland’s Firth of Clyde. In the past, Boyd may have been a name given to those who came from Bute. This bold and trendy one-syllable name is ideal if you’re looking to pay homage to your Gaelic roots or perhaps baby’s island heritage. All the more fitting if your little one has a great head of blond hair!