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BOUDICCA

Gender: Feminine

Usage: Ancient Celtic

Derived from British boud meaning "victory". This was the name of a 1st-century queen of the Iceni who led the Britons in revolt against the Romans. Eventually her forces were defeated and she committed suicide.
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