Baby names starting with B

Arabic · Bareera is from Arabic and is associated with piety, innocence, or faithfulness.

English · Becklyn is a modern English surname-style coinage combining beck, stream, with the trendy -lyn ending.

French · Boyer is a French occupational surname meaning ox-herd or cattle handler.

English · Brixtin is a modern variant of Brixton, an English place surname derived from a settlement name.

English · Beauti is a modern word-name drawn from 'beauty,' emphasizing loveliness and charm.

French · Bihan comes from Breton French usage and means little or small.

English · A modern blend of Beck and Lynn, combining brook imagery with a familiar name ending.

Italian · A compound-style modern name from bella and nova, suggesting beautiful and new.

French · From a French surname derived from Germanic elements meaning bold or powerful ruler.

English · Likely a surname-style variant of Beric or Barrick, from old Germanic elements suggesting strength or rulership.

Indian · An Indian-style modern name, likely formed from Sanskritic elements suggesting life or vitality.

English · Braxlynn is a modern invented name combining the surname-style Brax- with the fashionable -lynn ending.

English · A modern blend of Bexley and Lynn, combining place-name style with a familiar name ending.

Indian · Balaj is likely derived from Indian naming traditions related to Balaji, a name of the deity Vishnu.

Persian · A historic Central Asian clan name best known through Timur's lineage, later used as a personal name.

English · Brisley is an English place and surname-style name, likely referring to a brushwood or meadow clearing.

Persian · Likely related to Persian name traditions such as Bahman or Boman, associated with good mind or noble spirit.

Indian · A modern spelling of Bodhi, from Sanskrit meaning awakening, enlightenment, or spiritual awareness.

French · A French surname name from southwestern France, likely place-based in origin.

Arabic · Bahr is an Arabic name and word meaning sea or ocean.

Arabic · Likely related to Arabic-derived Bakari, often interpreted as 'noble promise' or 'one of distinction.'

English · A modern surname-style invention, likely modeled on names like Baylin and Braylin.

Korean · From Korean, meaning springtime.

English · Likely inspired by Briar, the English word for a thorny wild rose shrub.

French · Likely a modern affectionate form built from Beau, the French word for "handsome" or "beautiful."

Hebrew · A variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south."

German · Likely a surname-style modern name influenced by Germanic and French naming sounds, possibly echoing Berlin or Berland forms.

Chinese · A Chinese name and surname with multiple possible characters, often associated with refinement, order, or distinction depending on the character used.

English · A modern compact name that may blend Bry- sounds with Slavic-style endings, giving it a brisk contemporary feel.

English · Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath.' Associated with Queen Bess (Elizabeth I).

French · From Old French 'blanc' meaning white or fair; associated with purity and noble lineage.

English · Variant of Bessie, a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheva' meaning 'my God is an oath.'

English · From the English word 'bird,' used as a nature name. Also sometimes a surname-derived given name.

English · Diminutive of Bertha, from Old English/German 'beorht' meaning bright or famous.

English · American place name, derived from Alabama; possibly from Choctaw meaning 'thicket clearers'.

Hebrew · From Hebrew meaning 'wise' or from African languages meaning 'eagle' or 'gazelle'.

English · Old English surname meaning 'bird,' originally a nickname for someone resembling or associated with birds.

English · Variant of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright, famous.'

Hebrew · Variant of Beulah, from Hebrew meaning 'married'; a biblical name for the Promised Land.

English · Short form of Burton, from Old English 'burh' (fortress) + 'tun' (settlement).

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning son of the right hand or son of the south.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew meaning son of the right hand.

French · From Germanic elements meaning 'bright raven' or 'bright shield,' popularized in medieval France.

English · From an English place name meaning 'ford near the hill,' of Old English origin.

English · From Old Norse 'burr' meaning 'youth' or Middle English referring to a prickly seed husk.

German · Germanic name from 'bern' (bear) + 'hard' (brave, strong), meaning strong as a bear.

English · From Old English 'burh' (fortified town), meaning one from a bright or fortified settlement.

English · From Anglo-Norman 'butuiller' meaning bottle bearer or wine steward; an occupational surname.

Hebrew · Short form of Bartholomew, from Aramaic/Hebrew meaning son of Talmai (furrow).

English · From the English place name meaning Beda's ford, a river crossing settlement.

English · Variant of Bert or Burt, from Old English 'beorht' meaning bright or illustrious.

English · From Old English place name meaning meadow by the fort or knotty wood clearing.

English · From Old French 'balard' meaning 'bald-headed' or a surname meaning 'dancer of ballads'.

English · English term of endearment meaning "baby," used as a given name and nickname.

German · From Germanic elements bald and wine meaning "brave friend."

English · From Old English meaning "land cleared by burning" or a variant of Bernard meaning "brave as a bear."

English · From Middle English budde meaning "friend, companion" or "bud, young shoot."

English · Diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

Latin · From Latin 'bella' meaning beautiful; used as an independent American name from the 19th century.

Irish · Diminutive of Bridget, from Irish 'Brighid' meaning exalted one, the Celtic goddess of fire and poetry.

English · A rare name, possibly a variant of Beulah from Hebrew meaning 'married' or 'possessed.'

English · From the Old English surname meaning 'brown-haired' or 'brown-skinned', transferred to a given name.

English · English surname and place name meaning 'farmstead in a nook' or 'beautiful town' from Old English elements.

English · From Old French burel meaning 'reddish-brown,' originally a surname for someone who wore coarse woolen cloth.

English · Diminutive of Rebecca, from Hebrew meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind,' a key biblical matriarch.

African · Of African origin, associated with a region in Ethiopia. Used as a given name meaning 'coffee' in Amharic.

Spanish · From Spanish meaning 'good' or 'fine'; used as a given name in the American Southwest.

Greek · Variant of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros' meaning foreign or stranger.

Hebrew · Variant of Beulah, from Hebrew meaning married one or possessed, used in Isaiah for the promised land.

German · Feminine diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or illustrious.

English · Elaborated form of Bird, an English nature name with the diminutive suffix -ella.

English · English place name and surname of uncertain origin, possibly meaning valley of birch trees.

French · Old French meaning 'bay-colored horse,' associated with the legendary knight Bayard.

English · English place name likely meaning 'blue ford' or a crossing near blue waters.

English · From Old French brunet meaning 'brown-haired,' used as a descriptive surname.

English · English place name meaning 'island by the stream,' or from Irish surname Ó Birne.

English · Variant spelling of Betty, diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God.'

French · From Old French 'blanc' and Germanic 'hard,' meaning 'white' or 'fair and brave.'

Indian · Bengali surname and given name, possibly derived from Sanskrit; associated with the notable Bose family.

English · Anglo-Saxon name meaning 'prayer,' borne by the Venerable Bede, early English scholar.

Hebrew · Variant of Betsy, a pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath'.

Hebrew · Variant of Bithia, from Hebrew meaning 'daughter of God,' a name found in 1 Chronicles.

English · Archaic variant of Bird/Birdie, an English nature name referring to a songbird.

English · From Old French 'burel,' referring to a coarse reddish-brown cloth, used as a descriptive surname turned given name.

English · English surname meaning 'one who lives near beech trees,' from Old English 'bēce' (beech).

English · Informal American nickname of uncertain origin, possibly a familiar form or childhood pet name.

English · From Old French 'burgeis' meaning 'town citizen' or 'freeman of a borough,' an occupational status name.

Hebrew · Variant of Beulah, Hebrew for 'married' or 'possessed'; a biblical name for the promised land.

Latin · Variant of Belva, from Latin 'bella' meaning beautiful; a rare 19th-century American coinage.

French · French diminutive related to 'bird,' used as a surname turned given name.

German · Variant of Bernice, from Greek 'berenike' meaning bringer of victory.

Scottish · Diminutive of Elizabeth or from Gaelic 'beatha' meaning life.

Irish · Irish variant of Bartholomew, from Hebrew meaning "son of the furrow" or "son of Talmai."

Scottish · From Scottish/Northern English 'burn' meaning stream or brook; a topographic surname.

English · Diminutive of Brittany, from the French region Bretagne, meaning 'from Brittany.'

Scottish · Variant of Bonnie, from Scottish 'bonnie' meaning pretty or attractive.

English · Diminutive possibly from Beatrice (blessed) or Old English 'bead' meaning prayer.

African · West African name found among Fula and Mandinka peoples, often a family or clan name.

English · Rare American name of uncertain origin, likely a familial nickname adopted as a given name.

German · Feminine of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/hardy).

Spanish · Variant of Buena, from Spanish meaning 'good' or 'fair.'

English · From English 'bird,' a nature-inspired name popular in the American South.

English · Elaborated form of Birda, from English 'bird,' evoking freedom and nature.

English · Diminutive of Burns or Burnett, from Scottish meaning 'small stream.'

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew meaning 'son of the right hand.'

Hebrew · Phonetic variant of Benjamin, from Hebrew meaning 'son of the right hand.'

English · Rare English name possibly from dialect 'birl' meaning to spin or pour, or a variant of Birle.

French · Possibly from French 'Bueil' meaning ox hill, used as a surname turned given name.

Latin · From Latin 'blandus' meaning gentle, charming, or flattering; borne by an early Christian martyr.

English · Playful diminutive of Brooke, referring to a small stream.

Hebrew · Variant of Beulah, from Hebrew meaning married one or bride; used in Isaiah.

English · English surname-turned-given-name for someone living near a bush or thicket.

German · Possibly from German 'Bühl' meaning hill, used as an English surname-given-name.

Hebrew · In the Bible, a king of Sodom; in Norse, related to 'bear'; a short, strong ancient name.

French · French form of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'illustrious.'

English · Feminine form of Brett, meaning 'from Brittany' or 'a Breton.'

English · Pet form or diminutive, possibly derived from 'Bunny,' a term of endearment.

English · Diminutive of Bartholomew, from Aramaic meaning 'son of Talmai (the furrow).'

French · French variant of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.'

French · French diminutive of Barbara or Elizabeth, meaning 'foreign' or 'my God is an oath.'

Greek · Variant of Bernice, from Greek Berenike meaning 'bringer of victory.'

German · Feminine diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave), meaning 'brave as a bear.'

English · Informal variant of Buddy, from English meaning companion or friend.

English · Variant of Burke, from Old French 'burc' meaning fortress or stronghold.

English · Variant of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/hardy), meaning brave as a bear.

French · Diminutive of Blanche, from Old French 'blanche' meaning 'white' or 'fair.'

English · From the English color word 'brown,' used as an affectionate nickname or pet name.

English · Old English place name from "burh" (fort) and "lēah" (meadow), meaning "meadow by the fort."

English · Diminutive of Barnabas (Hebrew/Aramaic "son of consolation") or Barnard (Germanic "strong bear").

English · English pet name or nickname, possibly from 'bunny' or a diminutive of other names.

Greek · Variant of Bernice, from Greek Berenike meaning 'bringing victory.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Barbara, from Greek barbaros meaning 'foreign, strange.'

English · Diminutive of Brooke, from Old English broc meaning 'stream, small creek.'

English · From Old English 'bold' meaning brave and daring; an English surname turned given name.

German · Germanic place name meaning 'dweller near the cottages' or 'from the houses,' related to Old German 'bur.'

German · Short form of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

Norse · From Old Norse 'borg' (fortification) and 'hildr' (battle), meaning battle fortress or defense in battle.

German · Variant of Velma or from Slavic/Turkish roots meaning "beautiful"; sometimes a short form of Belmira.

German · Short form of Bernadette or Bernadine, from Germanic bern meaning "brave as a bear."

English · Diminutive of Blond, from Old French 'blund' meaning fair-haired or light-complexioned.

Norse · Rare name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Old Norse elements meaning bull or strong.

English · Place-based name from the Southeast Asian country (now Myanmar); used as a given name in America.

English · Diminutive of Beverly, from Old English meaning beaver stream or meadow.

Latin · From Latin 'balbus' meaning stammering; borne by an early Christian saint.

Latin · Variant of Beatrice, from Latin 'beatrix' meaning she who brings happiness or blessings.

English · Informal English pet name derived from 'boy,' used as an affectionate diminutive given name.

German · Short form of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright, famous.'

English · Diminutive of Blanche, from Old French 'blanc' meaning 'white, fair, pure.'

Norse · From Old Norse meaning to blend or dazzle; a legendary Swedish heroine's name.

Welsh · From Welsh 'blodau' (flowers) and 'gwen' (white, blessed), meaning white flowers.

English · Variant of Barnett, from Old English meaning land cleared by burning, or a form of Bernard.

English · English surname-turned-given-name meaning dweller by the enclosure or river bend.

German · Feminine diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning "brave as a bear."

German · Blend of Bertha (bright, famous) and Beatrice (she who blesses), meaning "bright" or "glorious."

Greek · Variant of Bernice, from Greek 'Berenike' meaning bringer of victory.

English · English surname-derived name meaning 'beautiful ford' or 'ford by the bell-shaped hill.'

English · English surname turned given name, meaning 'broad house' or 'dweller by the broad meadow.'

English · Variant of Brewster, an occupational surname meaning 'one who brews,' used as a given name.

Latin · Latin name meaning 'heavy, dull.' Famous as the Roman name borne by Caesar's assassin Marcus Brutus.

English · Informal pet name or nickname meaning 'boy' or 'brother,' from German 'Bube' (boy).

English · Affectionate diminutive nickname, likely derived from 'Bub' or 'Brother,' used as an informal given name.

English · Pet form or diminutive, possibly from Beatrice or Bridget, used as an independent given name.

French · From French 'belle vie' meaning beautiful life, used as a rare coined feminine name.

French · Feminine form of Burnett, from Old French 'brunet' meaning 'brown-haired' or 'dark-complexioned.'

French · Rare Southern US name of uncertain French Creole origin, possibly meaning 'beautiful dawn.'

French · Variant of Bernice, from Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bearer of victory.'

English · Rare diminutive pet name, possibly short for Obedience or similar names.

Greek · Variant of Beryl, from Greek 'beryllos' meaning precious blue-green gemstone.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Bessie, a pet form of Elizabeth meaning God is my oath.

German · Diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous."

German · Germanic name from "berht" meaning "bright" or "illustrious."

German · Feminine variant of Bert, from Germanic "berht" meaning "bright, famous."

German · Short form related to Bertha, from Germanic "berht" meaning "bright, illustrious."

Latin · Variant of Beatrice, from Latin beatrix meaning "she who brings happiness" or "blessed."

English · Rare English name likely derived from "burly" meaning strong and sturdy, or from a place name.

French · Variant of Beaufort, from Old French beau fort meaning 'beautiful stronghold.'

English · Phonetic variant of Buford, from Old English meaning 'ford near the bowed or bent place.'

German · Feminine variant of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave), meaning brave as a bear.

German · Possibly related to the Swiss city of Bern or a variant of Bernice, from Greek meaning bringing victory.

French · From Old French 'blondel' meaning fair-haired or little blonde one.

French · From Old French 'brunet' meaning brown-haired; a surname turned given name.

French · Anglo-Norman surname meaning 'small brown-haired one,' from Old French 'brunel.'

English · Feminine variant of Billy, a pet form of William, meaning 'resolute protector'.

English · Rare diminutive, possibly a pet form of names like Bedelia or Obedience.

German · Feminine elaboration of Berden, possibly related to Germanic 'berd' meaning 'bright' or 'brilliant'.

French · Feminine variant of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern-hard' meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear'.

Italian · Italian diminutive meaning 'little brown-haired one', from Germanic 'brun' meaning 'brown'.

English · From Old English 'bland' meaning 'mild' or 'gentle,' used as both a surname and given name.

English · Variant of Burl, from Old English 'byrla' meaning 'cup-bearer' or 'butler.'

German · Feminine diminutive derived from Germanic roots meaning 'bright maiden' or related to Bertha.

German · Feminine form of Bernard, from Old German 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong).

English · American coined name combining 'bird' with the feminine suffix '-ell,' evoking nature imagery.

English · Diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'illustrious'.

German · Feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear'.

German · Diminutive feminine form of Bernard, meaning 'bold as a bear'.

Welsh · Variant of Blodwen, from Welsh 'blodau' (flowers) and 'gwyn' (white/blessed), meaning 'white flowers'.

French · From Old French 'bel' (beautiful) and 'mont' (mountain), meaning beautiful hill.

German · German form of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).

German · From Germanic 'berht' (bright, famous) and 'wald' (rule), meaning bright ruler.

Slavic · From Slavic elements 'bohu' (God) and 'mil' (dear, gracious), meaning dear to God.

Slavic · From Slavic 'broni' (armor, protection) and 'slaw' (glory), meaning glorious protector.

English · Rare English name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Beulah from Hebrew meaning 'married' or 'possessed.'

Spanish · Spanish name meaning 'beautiful,' a short form of Isabella or Belinda.

Spanish · Spanish feminine of Blas (Blaise), from Latin 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping,' associated with Saint Blaise.

Slavic · Polish name from Slavic elements bole (great/large) and slaw (glory), meaning 'great glory.'

English · Diminutive of Blossom, from Old English 'blostm' meaning flower or bloom.

French · From French meaning little dark-haired one, diminutive of 'brun' meaning brown.

English · From Spanish 'bilbo' meaning sword; widely known as Tolkien's hobbit hero Bilbo Baggins.

English · From Old English surname elements; notably associated with Napoleon Bonaparte Broward, a Florida governor.

English · Informal diminutive of Robert, ultimately from Germanic 'Hrodebert' meaning 'bright fame.'

English · From Irish 'breac' meaning 'speckled' or an English surname denoting a badger-like quality.

Slavic · Slavic name from 'broniti' (to protect) and 'slava' (glory), meaning 'glorious protector.'

English · Feminine variant spelling of Bobby, a pet form of Robert meaning 'bright fame'.

Italian · Italian and Spanish form of Brigid, from Irish Celtic meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength'.

French · From French 'blonde,' meaning fair-haired or golden one.

French · Variant of Blaise, from Latin 'blaesus' meaning lisping; associated with St. Blaise, patron of throats.

English · From an English surname meaning 'dweller at the borough house' or 'town house.'

Italian · Italian and Spanish diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/strong).

Norse · Old Norse name from 'bjarga' meaning 'to help' or 'to rescue'; historically common among Scandinavian royalty.

English · English surname-derived name, likely a variant of Curtis or from Burton, meaning 'fortified enclosure.'

German · Germanic name combining 'ber' (bear) and 'mann' (man), meaning 'bear man'; also an occupational surname.

German · Variant spelling of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy), meaning 'brave as a bear.'

Slavic · Latinized form of Slavic Bolesław, from 'bole' (great) and 'slava' (glory); borne by Polish and Czech kings.

German · Italian and Polish form of Bernadette, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) + 'hard' (brave), meaning 'brave as a bear.'

Greek · Feminine form of Basil, from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king,' thus 'queenly' or 'royal.'

Hebrew · Variant of Beulah, from Hebrew meaning 'married one' or 'possessed', used biblically for the promised land.

Latin · Feminine form of Bennett/Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'.

French · French diminutive from Germanic 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'; also a saint's name.

French · French feminine diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic 'berht' meaning 'bright, illustrious'.

German · Feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning brave as a bear.

German · Variant of Bertille, from Germanic berht meaning bright or illustrious.

English · Feminine variant of Bobby or diminutive of Roberta, meaning bright fame.

French · From French bon meaning good, used as a surname-derived given name.

English · English nickname originally referring to footwear, used as a playful given name or pet name.

Irish · Variant of Bridget, from Irish Brighid meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength,' linked to the Celtic goddess of fire.

Welsh · Diminutive of Bronwen, from Welsh 'bron' (breast) and 'gwen' (white, fair), meaning 'fair-bosomed.'

Greek · Variant of Eunice, from Greek 'eu' (good) and 'nike' (victory), meaning 'good victory.'

Norse · Scandinavian form of Berthold, from Germanic 'berht' (bright) and 'wald' (rule), meaning bright ruler.

French · Variant of Bernice or short form of Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'bringer of victory.'

English · Variant of Burnes or Burns, meaning 'one who lives near a stream or brook.'

German · Diminutive of Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear,' combining strength with endearment.

English · Variant of Buford, an English place name meaning 'ford near the bend or river crossing.'

English · Rare name possibly derived from Old English elements meaning 'fortified hill' or 'knotted wood.'

German · Short form of names like Albertus or Robertus, meaning 'bright' or 'famous.'

English · Rare English name, possibly a diminutive of 'Burd' or from Old French 'burdel' (small dwelling).

English · From the Old English place name Berkeley, meaning 'birch tree meadow.'

German · Occupational surname meaning 'shepherd' or 'one who lives on a hill.'

Welsh · Welsh name meaning 'white head' or 'blessed friend.'

English · Variant of Booker, an occupational name for a bookbinder or scribe.

English · From Old French 'brace' meaning 'arm,' denoting strength or embrace.

English · Anglo-French diminutive meaning 'little bird,' from Old French 'bord.'

English · Variant of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.'

English · English place name meaning 'homestead by a stream or spring.'

German · Variant of Bernhard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/strong).

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning 'son of the right hand'.

French · French form of Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'.

German · Rare elaboration of Bert, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'illustrious'.

English · From Old English meaning 'island near a brook'; originally a surname from a place name.

French · From Old French 'bon' meaning 'good'; originally a surname for a kind or gentle person.

Scottish · Scottish pet form, famously the nickname of Lord Alfred Douglas; a familiar diminutive of endearment.

English · From the English word 'brother'; historically used as a given name in the American South.

German · German surname meaning 'brown-haired one' or 'one who lives by a spring', from Middle High German.

German · Elaborated form of Bertha with a diminutive suffix, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning 'bright, illustrious'.

French · Feminine diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) + 'hard' (brave/hardy).

German · Diminutive of Bertha, from Old High German 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

German · Feminine form derived from German/French roots, possibly related to Berlin or Bertha meaning bright.

German · Elaborated feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/strong).

Spanish · Short form of Abuela or a diminutive name, sometimes linked to Spanish roots meaning grandmother or beloved.

Latin · Feminine of Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning blessed.

German · Variant of Bernita, feminine of Bernard, Germanic for brave as a bear.

Hebrew · Blend of Beth (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') with the suffix -ene.

French · Coined from French 'blonde' (fair-haired) with a feminine suffix.

Greek · Phonetic variant of Bernice, from Greek 'berenike' meaning bringer of victory.

Welsh · From Old French bugne meaning swelling or knob; famous via Paul Bunyan and John Bunyan.

English · Variant of Burl or Beryl, possibly from the precious gemstone or meaning cup bearer.

French · From Old French 'bel' meaning beautiful or handsome friend.

German · Diminutive of Berth or Berthold, meaning bright or illustrious.

English · From the birch tree, an Old English nature name symbolizing renewal and resilience.

English · Occupational surname meaning brewer, from Old English 'breowan' (to brew).

English · Diminutive or nickname, possibly from 'boss'; also used as a pet form of names like Ambrose.

French · French form from Greek 'baptistes' meaning baptizer, honoring John the Baptist.

English · Occupational surname from Anglo-French 'barbier' meaning one who cuts hair or beards.

English · Occupational English name for a tanner who stripped bark for leather processing.

English · From Old English 'bern' meaning barn, a topographic name for one living near barns.

English · Variant of Bartholomew via surname Bartow, meaning son of the furrow or ploughman.

English · Rare variant blending Beryl (a gemstone name) and Earl (nobleman), of English origin.

German · Scandinavian and German diminutive of Berthold, meaning bright or illustrious ruler.

French · From French 'boisé' meaning wooded or forested, also a notable American place name.

English · Old English place name meaning boar valley, from 'bar' (boar) and 'denu' (valley).

English · Germanic name from 'brand' (sword/fire) and 'hard' (brave/strong), meaning bold as a blade.

English · Variant of Bunyan, from Old French 'buignon' meaning a round lump or knob.

English · Variant of Birch, a topographic name for one living near birch trees.

English · English place name meaning fort by the spring, from Old English 'burh' and 'wella'.

Latin · Archaic spelling of Beatrice, from Latin 'beatrix' meaning 'she who brings happiness.'

Latin · From Latin 'bona' meaning 'good,' or a feminine form related to the French word 'bonne.'

Slavic · Polish feminine form of Bronisław, meaning 'glorious protector' from Slavic roots.

German · Feminine form related to Bertha, from Germanic beraht meaning 'bright' or 'famous.'

French · Variant of Bernice, from Greek Berenike meaning 'bringing victory.'

German · Germanic diminutive meaning 'bright' or 'illustrious'; borne by a Frankish saint.

Spanish · From Portuguese/Spanish 'bel' (beautiful) and 'mira' (look/wonder), meaning 'beautiful sight.'

French · Variant of Bernice, from German 'bern' (bear) combined with French feminine suffix, meaning 'brave as a bear.'

English · From Old French 'blond' meaning 'fair-haired,' used as an affectionate nickname for light-haired girls.

French · From Old French 'burel' meaning coarse reddish-brown cloth; an occupational or descriptive surname.

Italian · Italian form of Bartholomew, from Aramaic meaning son of Talmai (furrow-rich).

French · Variant of Buford/Beaufort, from Old French meaning beautiful fort or fine stronghold.

Greek · Variant of Basil, from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.' Associated with Saint Basil the Great.

Spanish · From Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'wald' (bold/brave), meaning 'brave as a bear.'

Norse · Scandinavian name from Old Norse 'bjǫrn' meaning 'bear,' denoting strength and courage.

Irish · From Irish Gaelic 'Ó Broin' meaning 'descendant of Bran,' where Bran means 'raven.'

German · Diminutive or variant of Germanic names with 'ber-' (bear), suggesting strength and courage.

Italian · Italian variant of Biagio, from Latin Blasius meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering,' a saints' name.

English · English surname-name from Old English meaning 'by the ford,' indicating a river crossing settlement.

Scottish · Scottish surname from Gaelic 'baile pùir' meaning 'pasture village' or 'grazing settlement.'

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning 'son of the right hand.'

English · English surname variant of Beaumont, from Old French meaning 'beautiful mountain.'

English · Diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, carrying meanings of 'blessed' or 'son of the right hand.'

English · Occupational surname meaning one who lives near a brook or stream.

English · From Old English meaning one who dwells by the yard or enclosure.

Latin · From Latin 'benignus' meaning 'kind, benevolent, well-born.'

English · Rare name possibly from Old English 'brid' (bird) combined with a diminutive suffix.

Latin · From Latin bona meaning 'good,' also a saint's name in Christian tradition.

German · Variant of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Beulah, from Hebrew meaning 'married' or 'claimed as a bride.'

German · Feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.'

English · American elaboration of Bird with the suffix -ena, evoking the natural world.

English · Pet form likely derived from Elizabeth or similar names, used as an independent name.

French · French form of Blandina, from Latin blandus meaning 'gentle' or 'charming.'

French · French feminine diminutive of Robert/Roberta, meaning 'bright fame.'

Scottish · From Scottish Gaelic meaning life, related to the Irish Beatha.

Latin · Variant of Beatrice, from Latin beatrix meaning she who brings happiness.

Latin · Variant of Beata, from Latin beatus meaning blessed or happy.

Hebrew · Feminine variant of Benny, a diminutive of Benjamin meaning son of the right hand.

German · Feminine name derived from the German city Berlin or Germanic roots.

German · Variant of Billie, a feminine diminutive of William meaning resolute protector.

English · Diminutive pet form, possibly from names like Bernice or Robina.

English · Derived from the birch tree, an English nature name with rustic charm.

English · Elaboration of Bird, an English nature name evoking freedom and flight.

Scottish · Feminine diminutive of Bruce, from the Norman-French place name Brieuse.

French · Feminine elaboration related to French Burdette, meaning little bird.

French · Feminine form of Burdette, from Old French meaning little bird.

French · Variant related to French bourdon meaning pilgrim's staff or little bird.

French · Feminine elaboration of Burnett, from Old French meaning brown-haired.

English · Coined feminine name combining Burn- with the Spanish diminutive suffix -ita.

English · English surname and place name meaning 'settlement by a brook or fort,' from Old English.

Greek · Ancient Greek name meaning 'life,' borne by the pastoral poet Bion of Smyrna.

English · From Old French 'burl' meaning 'tuft of wool' or an English place-related surname.

Italian · Italian form of Baptist, from Greek 'baptistes' meaning 'one who baptizes.'

Greek · Variant of Basil, from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.'

German · Variant of Bertram, from Germanic 'beraht-hramn' meaning 'bright raven.'

Slavic · Short form of Bronislav, from Slavic elements meaning 'armor' and 'glory.'

Greek · Variant of Basil, from Greek 'basileus' meaning king or royal; borne by Saint Basil the Great.

Italian · Diminutive of Bartholomew, from Aramaic 'bar-Talmay' meaning 'son of the furrow' or 'son of the farmer.'

English · English occupational or place name meaning 'one who lives near beech trees,' from Old English 'bēce.'

English · English place-name origin meaning 'ford where beans grow' or a compound of Ben (son/hill) and Ford (crossing).

Hebrew · Short form of Benjamin, from Hebrew meaning 'son of the right hand.'

English · Variant of Burley, from Old English meaning 'clearing near a fort or hill.'

German · Diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.'

German · Variant of Bertrand, from Germanic elements meaning 'bright raven.'

English · Occupational or locational surname meaning 'man of the borough or fortified town.'

English · English surname turned given name, from Old French bataille meaning "battle" or a place name.

English · English surname used as a given name, originally denoting someone living near a beach or beech trees.

English · English surname meaning "beautiful valley" or "from the fair hill," from Old English bel and dun.

Norse · Scandinavian/German name meaning "mountain" or "hill," from Old Norse bjarg.

German · Short form of Bernard, from Germanic bern meaning "bear," connoting strength and bravery.

German · Variant of Bern or Bernard, meaning "brave as a bear," also linked to the Swiss city.

Slavic · Variant or Americanized form of Slavic Boleslav, meaning "great glory."

German · Rare name possibly from German Baumer meaning "tree dweller" or an occupational surname.

English · English surname from a Norman French place name meaning "Boso's spring or well."

English · English place-name surname meaning "Brand's ford" or "raven's river crossing."

Spanish · Spanish form of Brigidus, from Celtic Brigit meaning "exalted one" or "strength."

English · English pet name or diminutive, originally a term of endearment meaning "little rabbit."

Hebrew · Compound of Betty (from Elizabeth, God is my oath) and Jane (God is gracious).

French · From French 'beau' (beautiful) with an English suffix, meaning 'beautiful one.'

Hebrew · Variant of Betty, a diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew meaning 'God is my oath.'

English · Compound of Betty ('God is my oath') and Lou ('famous warrior'), a Southern double name.

German · From Dutch/German surname meaning 'bleacher of cloth,' an occupational name used as a given name.

French · From French 'bon' or Latin 'bonus' meaning 'good'; also a medieval saint's name.

English · Playful elaboration of Brook/Brooke, referring to a small stream, with a pet-name suffix.

English · From Old English 'burna' meaning 'brook' or 'stream'; a rare nature-derived name.

Italian · Italian word meaning baby girl or little girl, used as an affectionate given name.

Latin · Feminine form of Benedict, from Latin 'benedictus' meaning blessed.

German · Modern coined name blending Bertha (bright) with the feminine suffix -lene.

German · Elaborated form of Bertha, from Germanic 'berht' meaning bright or famous.

Hebrew · Elaborated form of Beth, from Hebrew Elizabeth meaning God is my oath, or from the biblical town Bethany.

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Béibhín meaning sweet woman, or a short form of Beverley.

English · Occupational name referring to one who catches or tends birds.

Slavic · Baltic name meaning restless or turbulent, borne by a legendary Lithuanian duchess.

English · Feminine diminutive of Robert via Bobby, meaning bright fame with a French -ette ending.

Norse · Old Norse name from 'borg' (fortress) and 'ný' (new), meaning new stronghold.

Norse · Scandinavian form of Bridget, from Irish Brighid meaning exalted one or strength.

English · Rare American elaboration, possibly blending Burdette (little bird) with the feminine suffix -ella.

German · Germanic name derived from 'bern' meaning bear, denoting strength and courage.

English · English place name from Old Norse 'birki' (birch) and 'skógr' (wood), meaning birch wood.

German · From Germanic elements 'bald' (bold, brave) and 'meri' (famous), meaning bold and renowned.

Hebrew · Diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, carrying the meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'blessed.'

Italian · Italian short form of Baldovino or Germanic names with 'bald' meaning bold and brave.

Spanish · Spanish form of Balthasar, from Babylonian meaning 'Bel protect the king,' a name of the Magi.

Hebrew · Short form of Bartholomew, from Aramaic Bar-Talmay meaning 'son of the furrow' or 'son of Talmai.'

Norse · Scandinavian name meaning brother, used as a given name in Sweden and Denmark.

English · Modern blend name combining Burl (from burly, meaning strong) with the suffix -lyn.

Scottish · Scottish surname variant of Burns or Burnes, meaning one who lives near a stream.

French · French form of Basil, from Greek 'basileus' meaning king or royal.

German · German variant of Bernhard, from Germanic elements meaning brave as a bear.

Slavic · Slavic variant related to 'Bronisław,' from elements meaning armor and glory.

English · English place name and surname meaning brown hill or mound.

English · Variant of Burns, a Scottish surname meaning one who lives by a stream.

French · French name meaning "fair-haired one" or "blonde," from Old French blond.

English · Variant of Beryl, from the Greek bēryllos, a pale-green gemstone.

German · Variant of Berla or Birla, from Germanic roots related to 'bright' or 'illustrious.'

Spanish · Spanish diminutive of Bernarda, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/strong).

German · Shortened variant of Bernadette or Bernarda, meaning brave as a bear from Germanic roots.

French · French diminutive of Brune, meaning 'brown-haired one.'

French · Variant of Bernadette, from Germanic 'bern' meaning 'brave as a bear.'

German · Variant of Berdine, from Germanic 'berd' meaning bright or famous maiden.

German · Diminutive form from Germanic 'berg' meaning mountain or protection.

French · Variant spelling of Bernadette, meaning 'brave as a bear' from Germanic roots.

German · Feminine diminutive of Bert, from Germanic 'berht' meaning bright or illustrious.

Hebrew · Compound of Betty (from Elizabeth, 'pledged to God') and Ann (from Hannah, 'grace').

Latin · Feminine of Boniface, from Latin 'bonum fatum' meaning good fate or fortune.

Slavic · Eastern European diminutive name, possibly from Slavic roots meaning 'good' or 'blessed.'

English · Place name derived from Burma (Myanmar), used as a given name in the early 20th century.

English · From the Norman-French surname Bracy/Brassy, denoting someone from Brécy in Normandy.

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, Hebrew for 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south.'

Hebrew · Hebrew short form of Benjamin ('son of the right hand') or an African name meaning 'one of a band.'

Spanish · Rare Spanish dialectal variant of Vicente, from Latin Vincentius meaning 'conquering.'

Scottish · Variant spelling of Boyd, from Scottish Gaelic buidhe meaning 'yellow' or 'fair-haired.'

Scottish · Scottish diminutive of Beatrice, from Latin 'beatus' meaning 'blessed' or 'she who brings happiness.'

Hebrew · Variant spelling of Benjamin, from Hebrew 'Binyamin' meaning 'son of the right hand.'

German · Short form of Berthold, from Germanic 'berht' (bright) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'bright ruler.'

Welsh · Possibly from Welsh elements meaning 'fair-haired' or a modern English blend of Ber- and -vin.

English · Short form of Beverly, from Old English meaning 'beaver stream.' Used for both sexes.

English · Rare English dialect name, possibly a pet form or nickname of uncertain etymology.

English · Extremely rare given name of uncertain origin, possibly a phonetic English coinage.

English · English place name from Old English meaning 'ford by the fortified hill.'

Hebrew · Variant of Bethel, from Hebrew 'beit el' meaning 'house of God.'

French · Variant of Bonnie, from French 'bonne' meaning 'good' or Scots 'bonnie' meaning 'pretty.'

Greek · Variant spelling of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros' meaning foreign or stranger.

Irish · Anglicized form of Irish Bidelia, a variant of Brigid meaning strength or exalted one.

German · Short form of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

French · French diminutive of Bertha, meaning bright or illustrious.

English · Feminine diminutive of Bill or Wilhelm, meaning resolute protector.

Slavic · Feminine of Bronislav, from Slavic elements meaning armor and glory.

Latin · From Latin 'benevolus' meaning well-wishing or kind, a virtue-inspired name.

Latin · Feminine diminutive from Latin 'benignus' meaning kind, gentle, or blessed.

German · Feminine variant of Bernard or Bernadette, from Germanic 'bern' meaning bear and 'hard' meaning brave.

German · Elaborated feminine form of Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or illustrious.

German · Variant of Bertha, from Old High German meaning bright or famous.

French · French word meaning good, used as a given name conveying goodness and virtue.

French · From Old French 'bon' meaning good; also an English surname meaning attractive or cheerful.

German · Variant of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning 'brave as a bear.'

English · Variant of Burton, from Old English meaning 'fortified settlement.'

French · From Old French beau fort meaning 'beautiful stronghold.'

German · Germanic name from 'birka' (birch) and 'hard' (brave, strong), meaning 'strong as a birch tree'.

English · English surname from a place name meaning birch tree valley.

English · Variant of Bernard, from Germanic elements meaning brave as a bear.

English · From Old Norse búð meaning dwelling or shelter, originally a surname.

Scottish · Variant of Boyd, from Scottish Gaelic buidhe meaning yellow or fair-haired.

English · Variant of Brewster, an English occupational surname meaning brewer.

English · English surname from Middle English bondig meaning bound or a pet form of Benedict.

French · From French buron meaning cottage or hut, also a variant of Byron.

English · English and German surname meaning kiss, or from bush as a place descriptor.

Italian · Italian diminutive of Elisabetta (Elizabeth), meaning 'pledged to God.'

German · Southern compound of Bertha (Germanic, 'bright, famous') and Mae (English, from May).

Hebrew · Compound of Bessie (pet form of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and Mae.

Hebrew · Compound of Betty (diminutive of Elizabeth) and Jane, blending two classic names.

Hebrew · Compound of Betty (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and Lee (English, 'meadow').

Greek · Phonetic variant of Bernice, from Greek 'pherenike' meaning bringer of victory.

German · Feminine diminutive of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave/strong).

English · Variant spelling of Birdie, an English endearment referring to a small bird.

German · Rare diminutive of Bertha, from Germanic 'berht' meaning bright or illustrious.

Slavic · Slavic feminine name from 'blaz' meaning blessed, sweet, or gentle.

English · Playful invented name, possibly a pet form of Bonnie meaning good or beautiful.

French · Feminine form of Burnett, from Old French 'brunet' meaning brown-haired.

English · Variant of Byram, from Old English 'byre' (cattle shed) and 'ham' (homestead).

Latin · Latinized form possibly from Old English 'brad' meaning 'broad' or 'wide.'

English · Variant of Bascom, an English place name meaning Bassa's enclosure or valley.

English · From the medieval diminutive of Bartholomew; a surname adopted as a given name.

Spanish · Spanish variant of Venancio, from Latin 'venans' meaning hunter.

English · English or Dutch-origin diminutive surname meaning little boy, used as a given name.

English · Variant of Bernice or Burnice, from Greek 'pherenike' meaning bringer of victory.

English · English place name meaning meadow by the River Brun, in Lancashire.

English · Minimalist name, possibly a short form or modern creation meaning simply 'to exist.'

English · English place name from Old English meaning 'beautiful valley' or 'fair glen.'

Spanish · Variant of Ventura or Buenaventura, meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessed adventure.'

Irish · From Irish surname Ó Bláithín, derived from 'bláth' meaning flower or bloom.

English · Variant of Bobby, a diminutive of Robert, from Germanic 'hrod-berht' meaning bright fame.

English · English surname from a place name meaning 'hill by the fort' in Old English.

English · Rare English name, possibly combining Old English 'burh' (fort) with 'wine' (friend).

English · Compound of Betty (diminutive of Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and Jo.

English · Compound of Betty (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and Mae (variant of May).

Spanish · Feminine of Bartolo, from Bartholomew meaning son of Talmai (furrow-rich).

English · French-style feminine diminutive of Bobby/Robert, meaning bright fame.

English · Rare diminutive likely derived from Bertha, from Germanic 'beraht' meaning bright or famous.

French · From Old French 'brunel,' a diminutive of 'brun' meaning brown-haired or dark-complexioned.

Spanish · Variant of Balbina, from Latin 'balbus' meaning stammering; borne by Saint Balbina, an early Roman martyr.

Latin · Short form of Barbara, from Greek 'barbaros' meaning foreign or stranger.

English · From the Old French 'bedel' meaning messenger or herald, originally an occupational surname.

German · Short form of Benedikta or feminine of Germanic 'benn'; associated with blessing or strength.

German · Feminine compound from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'wald' (rule), meaning brave as a bear.

English · Compound of Bette (from Elizabeth, 'God is my oath') and Jane (from Yochanan, 'God is gracious').