Baudouin

Baudouin is the French variant of the name Baldwin or Balduin.

What does the name Baudouin mean?

Baudouin is the French translation of Baldwin or Balduin. The name has its origins in ancient Germanic and is composed of the elements 'bald', which means 'bold, brave', and 'wini', which means 'friend'. This form of the name is primarily used in France and Belgium. From 1951 to 1993, the Belgian king bore the name Baudouin. Other variants include Baldovino, Balduino, Baldvin, Baltwin, Bauwen, and Boudewijn.

Where does the name Baudouin come from?

The name Baudouin has Old High German roots and means 'the brave friend'. The components of its Old High German origin are 'bald' for 'bold, brave' and 'wini' for 'friend'. The linguistic influences are Belgian and French.

How do you pronounce Baudouin?

The pronunciation of Baudouin is two syllables and has a soft, flowing sound. In French, it is pronounced approximately [boˈdwɛ̃], creating a harmonious connection between the vowels. The nasal ending gives the name an elegant and profound note, making Baudouin perceived as cultured and characterful - calm, elevated, and present.

When is the name day of Baudouin?

The name day for Baudouin is celebrated on August 21 and October 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Baudouin is a rather rare first name. So far, it has not appeared in the German first name charts. Its best ranking in France was 385th in 1952. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 240 times there, placing it 952nd in the ten-year statistics. From 1930 to 2024, it ranked 903rd in France.

Famous people

• Baudouin (King of Belgium)
• Baudouin de Béthune (French knight)
• Baudouin Ribakare (football manager)