Message: "Poulard" - Behind the Name

[Surname] Poulard

by Getb2 (guest)

1/25/2014, 7:04 AM

anyone knows the meaning of this French surname?

- Marc (guest) +1

1/25/2014, 8:03 AM

The consensus seems to be that Poulard is derived from poule 'hen' and that it designates a timid or fearful individual (cf. 'chicken' in English).

- Getb2 (guest)

1/25/2014, 8:05 AM

Thanks, just as I was suspecting :D

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