Boudreau - Last Names

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Boudreau

/buːˈdroʊ/

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Moderate

Meaning

From the Old French 'boudre' meaning 'to boil' or 'froth'

Implies someone who is hot-tempered or passionate, possibly a nickname for an excitable or fiery person.

Symbolism

Symbolizes intensity, emotional depth, and ancestral resilience—often representing families with strong cultural endurance through migration and historical upheaval.

Etymology: Derived from the Old French word 'boudre', meaning 'to boil' or 'to seethe', likely used as a nickname for someone with a fiery temperament. The suffix '-eau' is a diminutive or regional variant common in western France.

Style & Origin

traditional

Cultural Background

Originating in France, particularly in the western regions like Poitou and Brittany, Boudreau is a F

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