Boadicea
bo(a)-di-cea
Origin:Celtic
Meaning:Victory
Boadicea, also spelled as Boudica and Boudicca, is a Latinized girl’s name derived from the Brythonic Bʉðig and Proto-Celtic Boudīkā, with the triumphant meaning of “victory.” A celebration of baby’s ancestry or simply an uber cool name that’s captured your heart—Boadicea slays as a unique title your little one can bear with pride. Queen Boudicca of the Iceni people famously led a historical rebellion against the Roman Empire. Considered a national heroine of Britain, Queen Boudicca remains a symbol of the fight for independence and justice. Offering an alternative spelling of a famously epic name, Boadicea shines with individuality and may inspire your kiddo to feel victorious in everything they do.
Sources
Behind the Name, Boadicea, January 2022
Behind the Name, Boudicca, January 2022
WordSense Dictionary, Boudicca
Britannica, Boudicca, queen of Britain, December 2024
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