Boysie
Old French · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Boysie
The name 'Boysie' is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Boyce,' which derives from the Old French word *bois* meaning "wood" or "forest," thus signifying "dweller in the woods" or "woodland." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and the Caribbean (e.g., Jamaica), with no specific religious association; historically, it gained some prominence as a given name in the early 20th century, though it remains rare.
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Etymology
The name 'Boysie' is a diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Boyce,' which derives from the Old French word *bois* meaning "wood" or "forest," thus signifying "dweller in the woods" or "woodland." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and the Caribbean (e.g., Jamaica), with no specific religious association; historically, it gained some prominence as a given name in the early 20th century, though it remains rare.
Boysie currently ranks #4,103 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1934.
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