Breedlove

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. Etymologically related surnames include Catchlove, Pretlove, and Truslove. An alternate derivation is a combination of Middle English "brede" (breed or produce) and "loue" (love).

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

Places

 * Breedlove, former name of Silver Lake, West Virginia
 * Breedlove House and Water Tower, historic property in Bentonville, Arkansas
 * Breedlove Island, located in Big Skin Bayou, near Lee's Chapel, Arkansas
 * Breedlove Knob, located in the Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains
 * Breedlove Mill, located on the Joseph P. Hunt Farm in Granville County, North Carolina
 * Mims-Breedlove-Priest-Weatherton House, historic home in Little Rock, Arkansas
 * Simpson-Breedlove House, historic home in Union Township, Indiana

Other

 * The Dreams of Sarah Breedlove, 2005 play by Regina Taylor
 * Melungeon DNA Project, 2005 genetic study of Breedlove and other selected surnames in Hancock County, Tennessee
 * Breedlove Odyssey, 2005 concert tour featuring Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, K'naan, and others
 * Breedlove v. Nicolet, 1833 U.S. Supreme Court case
 * Parsons v. Breedlove, 1830 U.S. Supreme Court case
 * Lophospermum breedlovei, Mexican perennial plant named for botanist Dennis E. Breedlove
 * Breedlove AMX, limited edition model sold by American Motors Corporation in 1968–1969; the 1969 AMC Javelin also included a "Craig Breedlove roof-mounted spoiler" option