Boyd
Boyd is a surname of Scottish origin that has also been adopted as a given name. The name is linked to Gaelic roots, possibly from buidhe meaning yellow or fair-haired, and it has long been associated with families in the Scottish Lowlands. Over the centuries, the surname spread to other parts of the English-speaking world and was adopted as a given name in many regions.
Notable people with the surname include John Boyd, an American fighter pilot and military strategist who developed
There are several places in the United States named Boyd.
In business, Boyd Gaming Corporation operates a portfolio of casinos and gaming properties in North America.