TheNameDBBoise
UnisexMeaning
Derived from the Boise River, which comes from French 'les bois' meaning 'the woods' or 'the trees'.
Etymology
The name comes from French fur trappers who called the river 'rivière des bois' (river of the woods). The Native American Shoshone and other tribes inhabited the region before European contact.
About the Name Boise
Boise is primarily known as the capital city of Idaho, named after the river. It is occasionally used as a given name, particularly in the American West.