Baudouin
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Baudouin
Baudouin derives from the Germanic elements "bald" (bold, brave) and "win" (friend), meaning "bold friend" or "brave companion." The name has Old Germanic/Frankish roots and evolved through Old French.
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Etymology
Baudouin derives from the Germanic elements "bald" (bold, brave) and "win" (friend), meaning "bold friend" or "brave companion." The name has Old Germanic/Frankish roots and evolved through Old French.
The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and Flemish regions, with notable historical prominence among Belgian and French royalty, particularly the Kings of Belgium; it is secular in nature with no specific religious affiliation.
Baudouin currently ranks #1,596 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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