Boudicca

Celtic

"victory"

Boudicca Origin and Meaning

The name Boudicca is a girl's name of Celtic origin meaning "victory".

First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic namesake was defeated and committed suicide, but is still celebrated in England as intelligent and brave. One ancient name that, while unheard these days, could be revived along with such choices as Atticus and Cassius.

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Famous People Named Boudicca

• Boudicca Queen of the Iceni tribe
• Buddug Verona James Welsh mezzo,soprano

Boudicca in Pop Culture

• Modern pronunciation: "BOO di,ka" (similar to Jessica)
• (Original pronunciation may have been "Beau DEE,kay")
• Boadicea Geraldine "Gerry" Granger from the Vicar of Dibley TV series