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 (born 1937), 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 See also 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 References