Boise

Scottish, from French

"lives by the woods"

Boise Origin and Meaning

The name Boise is a boy's name.

Boise as a masculine name takes inspiration from the city of Boise, Idaho, which itself derives from the French word "boisé" meaning "wooded." This place name has occasionally been adopted as a personal name, particularly in the United States where geographic names often inspire parents. As a first name, Boise carries a strong connection to the American West and evokes natural imagery of forests and mountain landscapes. The name has a short, clear pronunciation (BOY-see) and a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common names. Extremely rare as a given name, Boise might appeal to parents with a connection to the Idaho capital city or those seeking an uncommon name with an outdoorsy, place-based association and simple spelling.

The name Boise in Pop Culture

• Boise Idaho, USA (Pronounced BOY,cee; not BOY,zee)
• Pronounced BOY cee