Breed - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Breed \b-

. Uncertain origin. Possibly an occupational name to do with animal breeding. Also possibly refers to Saint Brigid, also known as Bride, the Irish abbess.

Breed has 1 variant form: Breedlove.

Baby names that sound like Breed are Brad, Bradd, Braedy, Brett, Bret and Brod.

Breed is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#9154 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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