Find out how popular the first name Boey has been for the last 1 years (from 2008 to 2008) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Boey by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Boey is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2008, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Boey.

The history of the first name Boey

The name Boey is believed to have originated from the Dutch language, where it was likely derived from the Middle Dutch word "boeye," which means "chain" or "shackle." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with chains or shackles, such as a blacksmith or a prison guard.

During the Middle Ages, the name Boey appeared in various historical records and documents from the Netherlands and surrounding regions. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the court records of the city of Utrecht, dating back to the 14th century, where a man named Boey van Amstel was mentioned.

In the 16th century, the name Boey gained some notoriety due to a Dutch sailor and explorer named Boey Hendrickszoon, who sailed with the Dutch East India Company and is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean.

Another notable figure with the name Boey was Boey Jansen, a Dutch painter who lived in the 17th century and was known for his landscapes and still-life paintings. His works can be found in various museums across Europe.

Moving forward to the 18th century, Boey Cornelis was a prominent Dutch mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the fields of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 19th century, Boey van Overbeek was a Dutch military officer who served in the Dutch East Indies (present-day Indonesia) and played a role in the Java War, a conflict between the Dutch colonial forces and the Javanese rebels.

Throughout history, the name Boey has been relatively uncommon, but it has appeared sporadically in various regions and contexts, reflecting its Dutch origins and the spread of Dutch influence through trade, exploration, and colonial endeavors.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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