the meaning of Surname BOYD
I am wondering about the meaning of this surname for me rather mysterious. Cold anyone explain me? Thank you.
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Total concurrence with Mr. Foglai.

There is also the rare appropriation of this name by Gaels (Manx mostly) who have the word 'buidh' (meaning 'yellow,' pronounced 'bwee') in their surname.
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One of my name books says that it is from Scotch Gaelic, meaning "blond" ...but could also be a place name, for the Scottish Isle of Bute ...not sure where Bute comes from ...
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