Begga (d. 649/693) was the grandmother of Charles Martel; her name is also apparently sometimes given as Begue. Wikipedia's article on her: http://snipurl.com/gpb1.

I haven't been able to uncover a meaning for Begga's unusual (and rather unfortunate, by today's standards) name, or even a possible etymological source. I was wondering if you guys could help?

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Miranda
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• Lessee...she's known as Begga, Bregga, Begue, Beggue, and Doda (go figure). One thing's for sure... - Daividh  Aug 5 2005, 8:57:33 AM