Breedlove is an English occupational surname likely derived from Old English "bridel" (pronounced "breedel"), meaning to catch or curb, and Anglo-Norman "louve" or wolf.[1] Etymologically related surnames include Catchlove, Pretlove, and Truslove. An alternate derivation is a combination of Middle English "brede" (breed or produce) and "loue" (love).[2]
Notable people bearing it include:
Beau Breedlove, Oregon legislative intern involved with Portland mayor Sam Adams
Ben Breedlove (1993–2011), American video blogger
Breedlove quadruplets, first set of identical, natural quadruplets born in Houston (2005)
Charles Winchester Breedlove (1898–1934), American actor, director, and politician
Craig Breedlove (1937–2023), American engineer and driver
Dennis Eugene Breedlove (1939–2012), American botanist, ethnobotanist, and plant collector
Gina Breedlove, American singer, songwriter, and actress
Hugh Breedlove Millen (born 1963), American professional football player
James M. Breedlove (1922–2016), U.S. Air Force Major General
Lynn Breedlove (born 1956), American musician
Marc Breedlove (born 1954), American neuroscientist
Philip M. Breedlove (born 1955), U.S. Air Force four-star general
Rod Breedlove (1938–2021), American football linebacker
Sarah Breedlove (1867-1919), African-American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and activist; also known as Madame C.J. Walker
Seth Breedlove (born 1981/1982), American filmmaker
Steve Breedlove (born 1950), American Anglican bishop
^Humphrey-Smith, C.R. "Origins of the Breedlove Name". Rootsweb. Retrieved June 25, 2021.
^Hanks, Patrick (2003). "Breedlove". Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
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