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An alphabetical list of [[neutral names starting with B]], continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with the letter B include Bailey, Bernie, and Billie. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with B, more than 190 of them, as listed below. Previous page: [[neutral names starting with A]]. Next page: [[neutral names starting with C]]. | |||
== The list == | == The list == | ||
''' | '''Baako'''. West African, Akan. Meaning "First born child."<ref name="behindthename">http://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref><ref name="20000names">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Baako.html</ref> Keywords: birth | ||
''' | '''Babe'''. 1. English, an epithet of affection. 2. English. Pet form of Barbara. Feminine. 3. American. Pet name for athletes, from the time of Babe Ruth.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: affection, youth | ||
''' | '''Baby'''. English. Meaning "Baby."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Baby.html</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/baby</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/baby</ref> Keywords: affection, youth | ||
''' | '''Baden'''. German. Meaning "Bather."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Baden</ref> Keywords: elements, water | ||
''' | '''Badr''' (بدر). Arabic. Meaning "Full moon."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: nature, sky, space, magic | ||
''' | '''Bae'''. American. Meaning a term of endearment.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bae</ref> Keywords: affection | ||
''' | '''Baez'''. Spanish. Derived from a Greek name Pelagios, meaning "Open sea." <ref name="nameberry">https://nameberry.com/search/unisex_names/B</ref><ref>https://nameberry.com/babyname/Baez/boy</ref> Keywords: elements, places, water | ||
''' | '''Bagheera'''. Indian. Meaning "Tiger-like."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bagheera</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, power | ||
''' | '''Bahaar'''. Persian. Meaning "Spring of life, prime of life, youth."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bahaar</ref> Keywords: strength, youth | ||
''' | '''Bahula'''. Hindi. Meaning "Abundant."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bahula</ref> Keywords: abundance, fortune, luck, wealth | ||
''' | '''Bai'''. Chinese. Meaning "white, pure" (白) or "one hundred, many" (百).<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: abundance, colours | ||
''' | '''Bailey'''. English. Meaning "Bailiff" or "Steward." Variants include '''Bailee''' and '''Baileigh'''.<ref name="bailey">http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Bailey.htm</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bailey</ref> Keywords: occupations, trades | ||
''' | '''Baker'''. English. From the family name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Baker</ref> Keywords: food, occupations, trades | ||
''' | '''Bakul''' or '''Bakula'''. Hindi. Meaning "Resembling a crane" or "Blossom."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bakul</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bakula</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, plants | ||
''' | '''Bala''' (बल). Hindi. Meaning "Young."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bala</ref> Keywords: age, youth | ||
''' | '''Baldwin'''. German. From a surname meaning "brave, bold friend."<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldwin_(name)</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: affection, power, virtue | ||
''' | '''Bali'''. Swahili. Meaning "On the contrary."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bali</ref> Keywords: mischief | ||
''' | '''Ballad'''. English. Meaning "Song."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ballad.html</ref> Keywords: entertainment, music | ||
''' | '''Ballentine'''. English. Meaning "Strength, valor."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ballentine.html</ref> Keywords: power, strength, virtue | ||
''' | '''Ballou'''. American. Meaning "dancing ball."<ref>https://themeaningofthename.com/ballou/</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: dancing, entertainment, music | ||
''' | '''Bamba'''. Swahili. Meaning "Advice."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bamba</ref> Keywords: virtue, wisdom | ||
''' | '''Bambi''' or '''Bambie'''. English. From Italian "Bambino," meaning "Child."<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: affection, age, youth | ||
''' | '''Bamidele'''. African, Yoruba. Meaning "Follow me home."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bamidele.html</ref> | ||
'''Banan'''. Arabic. Meaning "Fingertips."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Banan.html</ref> Keywords: appearance | |||
''' | '''Bandana'''. Spanish. Meaning "Head wrap."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bandana</ref> Keywords: appearance, clothing | ||
''' | '''Bandile'''. Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele. Meaning "They have increased."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: abundance | ||
''' | '''Bandit'''. American. Meaning "Thief."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bandit</ref> Keywords: mischief, occupation, trades, vice | ||
''' | '''Bane'''. English. meaning "Cause of distress or annoyance."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bane</ref> Keywords: mischief, vice | ||
''' | '''Banks'''. English. Meaning "Edge of the river."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Banks</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: elements, nature, places, water, wealth | ||
''' | '''Banji'''. African, swahili. Meaning "Second born of twins."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/banji/</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/banji</ref> Keywords: birth, youth | ||
''' | '''Banner'''. American. Meaning "Flag."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/banner</ref> | ||
''' | '''Bansi'''. Hindi. Meaning "Whistle, flute, melodious."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bansi</ref> Keywords: beauty, entertainment, music | ||
'''Bao'''. Chinese. Meaning "treasure, precious" (宝) or "praise" (褒).<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: abundance, wealth | |||
'''Barakah'''. Arabic. Meaning "White one."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Barakah.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, colours | |||
'''Bardot'''. French. From the surname.<ref>http://www.nameaning.net/both/Bardot</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bardot</ref> | |||
'''Bardou'''. German. Meaning "axe and wolf," or "axe-wielding wolf." A variant of Bardolf. Other variations include '''Bardolph''', '''Bardawulph''', '''Bardawolph''', '''Bardoul''', '''Bardawolf''', and '''Bardo'''.<ref>https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Bardou</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: animals, battle, magic, mischief, music, nature, power, strength | |||
'''Barkhad'''. Arabic. Meaning "Blessings."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/barkhad</ref> Keywords: fortune, luck | |||
'''Barr'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "Fair haired." Other neutral variants include '''Barri'''.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Barr.html</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Barr.html</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Barri.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, colours | |||
'''Barra'''. 1. Hebrew. Variant of Bara. Meaning "To choose." Feminine. 2. Irish Gaelic. Short form of Fionnbarra. Meaning "fair-headed."<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: appearance, colours | |||
'''Barran'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Little top."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/barran</ref> | |||
'''Barras'''. English. Meaning "Tradesman."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Barras</ref> Keywords: occupation, trades | |||
'''Barrett'''. German. Meaning "Bear-like," or "Strong like a bear."<ref>https://www.huggies.com.au/baby-names/unisex/b/barrett</ref> Keywords: animals, battle, nature, power, strength | |||
'''Barry'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Fair-haired."<ref name="nameberry" /><ref>https://www.kidpaw.com/names/barry</ref> Keywords: appearance, colours | |||
'''Bates'''. English. Meaning "Son of Bartholomew," itself a surname meaning "Furrowed." Bates was a family name that came to be used as a given name for boys and girls.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bates</ref> Keywords: appearance | |||
'''Batu'''. Mongolian. Meaning "Loyal."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/batu</ref> Keywords: personality, virtue | |||
'''Baucis'''. Greek. Meaning another name for the Greek god Dionysus.<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Baucis.html</ref> Keywords: magic, spirituality | |||
'''Bay'''. English. Meaning "Sea inlet."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/BAY</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: elements, nature, places, water | |||
'''Bayen'''. English. Meaning "From Ban."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bayen</ref> Keywords: places | |||
'''Bayle'''. American. Meaning "Beautiful."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bayle</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty | |||
'''Baylee'''. Variant of Bailey, which see.<ref name="bailey" /><ref name="nameberry" /> | |||
'''Baylor'''. English (Anglo-Saxon). Meaning "Horse trainer."<ref name="nameberry" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Baylor.html</ref> Keywords: animals, occupations, trades | |||
'''Bayou'''. Native American. Meaning "Slow, small stream."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Bayou</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: elements, nature, places, water | |||
'''Baz'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Spear."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/baz</ref> Keywords: battle | |||
'''Beach'''. English. Meaning "Beach."<ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: earth, elements, nature, places, water | |||
'''Beagan'''. Scottish. Meaning "Small."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Beagan</ref> Keywords: affection, youth | |||
'''Bean'''. English. Meaning "Bean farmer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Bean</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: earth, farming, food, occupations, trades | |||
'''Beau'''. French. Meaning "Beautiful."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Beau.htm</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty | |||
'''Beauregard.''' French. Meaning "Beautiful gaze" or "Beautiful view."<ref>babynames.com/name/Beauregard</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty | |||
'''Beaumont'''. French. Meaning "Beautiful mountain."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/beaumont</ref> Keywords: beauty, earth, nature, places | |||
'''Beckett'''. English. Meaning "Dweller by the brook."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/beckett</ref> Keywords: elements, nature, places, water | |||
'''Bede'''. English. Meaning "Saint of scholars."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bede</ref> Keywords: wisdom | |||
'''Bee'''. English. Meaning "Bee," or a short form of many names starting with B.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bee</ref> Keywords: animals, nature | |||
'''Beecher'''. English. Meaning "Dweller by the beech tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/beecher</ref> Keywords: earth, elements, forest, nature, plants | |||
'''Behitha'''. Native American, Ahahneenin (White Clay). Meaning "Eagle child."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/behitha</ref> Keywords: animals, nature | |||
'''Beige'''. American. Meaning "Light brown."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/beige</ref> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Bel'''. Hindi. Meaning "Sacred wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bel</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bel</ref> | |||
'''Belen'''. Spanish. Meaning "Bethlehem" or "House of bread."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/belen</ref> | |||
'''Bell'''. English. Meaning "Beautiful."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bell</ref><ref name="nameberry" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bell</ref> Keywords: appearance, beauty | |||
'''Bellamy'''. French. Meaning "Good friend."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bellamy</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: affection | |||
'''Benen'''. English. Meaning "Kind, benevolent."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/benen</ref> Keywords: personality, virtue | |||
'''Bennett'''. Latin. Meaning "Little blessed one."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bennett</ref> | |||
'''Bennie'''. English. Neutral short form of masculine Benjamin, feminine Benjamina, and other names containing this element.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bennie</ref> | |||
'''Benning'''. English. From the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/benning</ref> | |||
'''Bentley'''. English. Meaning "From the bent-grass field."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bentley</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: earth, nature, places, plants | |||
'''Beres'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Birch tree."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/beres</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, places, plants | |||
'''Berhane'''. Amharic. Meaning "My light."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Berkeley'''. English. Meaning "From the birch wood."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/berkeley</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, places, plants | |||
'''Bern''', '''Berne''', '''Bernie''', '''Berni''', or '''Berny'''. English. Short for masculine names Bernard, feminine names Bernadette, Bernice, and so on. Bernard is a French name meaning "Brave" or "Bold as a bear."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bern</ref><ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/berne</ref> Keywords: animals, courage, virtue | |||
'''Berry'''. 1. English. Meaning "Berry." Feminine. 2. English. Variant of Barry, meaning "Fair-headed."<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: appearance | |||
'''Berta'''. Africa, Ethiopia, Amharic. Meaning "To be strong, relentless."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/berta</ref> Keywords: strength, personality, virtue | |||
'''Bertie''', '''Berti''', or '''Berty'''. English and German. Short for many masculine and feminine names containing "bert," such as Albert, Alberta, Bertha, Herbert, Robert, Roberta, and so on.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Beverley''' or '''Beverly'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Beaver stream."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/beverley</ref> Keywords: animals, nature, water | |||
'''Bhadra'''. Hindi. Meaning "Blessed, prosperous, fortunate."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bhadra</ref> Keywords: fortune | |||
'''Bhavya'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Auspicious, suitable, excellent."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bhavya</ref> Keywords: fortune | |||
'''Bidaban'''. Native American, Ojibwa. Meaning "Beginning of dawn."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bidaban</ref> | |||
'''Bienne'''. American. From the initials "B.N."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bienne</ref> | |||
'''Bijou''' or '''Bijoux'''. French. Meaning "Jewel."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bijou</ref> Keywords: wealth | |||
'''Bill''', '''Billi''', '''Billie''', or '''Billy'''. Short for William, Wilhelmina, and so on.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Billie.htm</ref> | |||
'''Binder'''. English. Meaning "Book binder."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Binder</ref> Keywords: literature, trades, wisdom | |||
'''Bình''' (平). Sino-Vietnamese. Meaning "Peace".<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: virtue | |||
'''Birch'''. English. Meaning "Birch tree."<ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: earth, nature, places, plants | |||
'''Bird''' or '''Byrd'''. English. Meaning "Bird."<ref name="nameberry" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bird</ref> Keywords: animals, nature | |||
'''Bison''' or '''Byson'''. American. Meaning "Wild ox."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bison</ref> Keywords: animals, nature | |||
'''Blaine'''. Scottish. Meaning "Yellow."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Blaine</ref> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Blair''', '''Blær''', '''Blaer''', or '''Blaire'''. Scottish, English, Gaelic. From a family name meaning "Plain, field, battlefield."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: nature, places, war, history | |||
'''Blaise'''. French. Meaning "Limping."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/blaise</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: appearance | |||
'''Blake'''. English. Meaning "Blond" or "Dark."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Blake</ref> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Blakeley''' or '''Blakely'''. English. Meaning "Dark forest."<ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: colours, fantasy, nature, places | |||
'''Blakeney'''. English. Meaning "From the black island."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Blakeney</ref> Keywords: colours, nature, places | |||
'''Blaque'''. American. Invented name derived from "Black."<ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Blawd'''. Welsh. Meaning "Flowers."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Blawd.html</ref> Keywords: nature, plants | |||
'''Blaze'''. English. Meaning "Flame."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Blaze</ref> Keywords: elements, fantasy, fire, magic | |||
'''Bliss'''. English. Meaning "Perfect joy."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bliss</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: emotions, happiness | |||
'''Blue'''. English. Meaning "The colour blue." Variants include '''Blu'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Blue</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Blu.html</ref> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Blum'''. German, Yiddish, and Swedish. Meaning "Bloom" or "Flower."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/blum</ref> Keywords: nature | |||
'''Blyth''' or '''Blythe'''. English. Meaning "Joyful."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Blythe.htm</ref><ref name="20000names" /><ref name="behindthename" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Blyth.html</ref> Keywords: emotions, happiness | |||
'''Bo'''. 1. Short for many masculine, feminine, and unisex names.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Bo.htm</ref> 2. (波). Chinese. Meaning "sea" or "waves." Unisex. 3. Romani. Meaning "Colonist, settler." Masculine. 4. Swedish. Meaning "Householder." Masculine.<ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: nature, water | |||
'''Bob''', '''Bobbi''', '''Bobbie''', or '''Bobby'''. English. Short for the masculine name Robert, feminine names Barbara and Roberta, and unisex name Robin. Robert and its variations mean "Bright Fame."<ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Bodhi'''. Hindi. Meaning "Understanding of true nature," and an important concept in Buddhism.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bodhi</ref> Keywords: religion, spirituality | |||
'''Bodie'''. German. From the family name Bode, meaning "Messenger."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bodie</ref> Keywords: occupations, trades | |||
'''Bogart'''. English. From the family name, meaning "Orchard worker."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/bogart</ref> Keywords: farming, occupations, trades | |||
'''Boinedal'''. Native American, Ga'igwu (Kiowa) nation. Meaning "Big blond."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Boinedal</ref><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Boipelo'''. South African, Tswana. Meaning "Proud."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: emotions | |||
'''Boitumelo'''. South African, Tswana. Meaning "Joy."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="20000names" /> Keywords: emotions | |||
'''Bolivia'''. English. From the place name.<ref name="nameberry" /> | |||
'''Bon'''. French. Meaning "Good."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bon.html</ref> | |||
'''Bonaventure'''. Italian. Meaning "Good luck."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bonaventure</ref> | |||
'''Bonde'''. Swahili. Meaning "Valley."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bonde</ref> | |||
'''Borna'''. Croatian. Meaning "Fight, battle."<ref name="behindthename" />Keywords: war | |||
'''Bouvier'''. French. Meaning "Cow-shed worker."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bouvier</ref> Keywords: animals, farm, trades | |||
'''Bracken'''. 1. Gaelic. From the family name Breacain, meaning "Descendant of Breacain."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Bracken.htm</ref> 2. A kind of fern. Keywords: nature, forest, plants | |||
'''Braddock'''. English. From a family name meaning "Dweller by the broad oak."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Braddock</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, trees, home | |||
'''Brady'''. Irish. From a family name meaning "Descendant of Bradach." Variants include '''Braidy'''. <ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brady</ref><ref name="20000names" /> | |||
'''Bradlee''' or '''Bradley'''. English. Meaning "Broad forest" or "Broad meadow."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bradley</ref><ref name="nameberry" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bradlee.html</ref> | |||
'''Braith'''. Welsh. From the word ''brith'', meaning "diversely-colored," especially black and white, or red and white.<ref name="20000names" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Braith.html</ref> | |||
'''Branch'''. English. Meaning "A branch of a tree."<ref name="nameberry" /> Keywords: nature, plants | |||
'''Brandyn'''. English. Meaning "Hill covered with broom," or "Prince."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brandyn.html</ref> | |||
'''Brantley'''. English. Meaning "Fire brand," "field," or a combination of the names Brant and Lee.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brantley</ref> | |||
'''Branxton'''. English. Meaning "Bracca's town."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Branxton</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Branxton.html</ref> | |||
'''Braon'''. Irish. Meaning "Teardrop."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Braon.html</ref> Keywords: emotions | |||
'''Brasen''' or '''Brazen'''. English. Meaning "Bold."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brasen</ref> | |||
'''Braudy'''. Variant of Brody, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brody</ref> | |||
'''Bravery'''. English. Meaning "Courage."<ref name="nameberry" /> | |||
'''Brayden'''. Irish. Variants include '''Braden''', '''Bradyn''', '''Braeden''', '''Braiden''', and '''Braydon'''. <ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brayden</ref> | |||
'''Brazil'''. Spanish. A kind of wood, and a country in South America.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brazil</ref> Keywords: forest, nature, places, plants, trees | |||
'''Brean'''. English. Meaning "Noble, strong."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brean.html</ref> Keywords: virtue | |||
'''Brecht'''. Dutch. Meaning "Bright."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brecht</ref> Keywords: virtue | |||
'''Breck''', '''Brecken,''' or '''Breckin'''. Irish and Welsh. Meaning "Freckled."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Breckin</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/breckin</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Breck.html</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brecken.html</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Breckin.html</ref> Keywords: appearance | |||
'''Brede'''. Irish. Meaning "Exalted," based on Bridget.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brede</ref> | |||
'''Breen'''. Irish. Meaning "Sadness."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Breen.html</ref> | |||
'''Brein'''. Irish. Meaning "Fairy palace."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brein</ref> | |||
'''Breindel'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Blessing."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Breindel</ref> | |||
'''Brencis'''. Slavic. Meaning "Crowned with laurel."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brencis</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brencis</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brencis.html</ref> | |||
'''Brend'''. Norse. Meaning "Sword blade."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brend.html</ref> | |||
'''Brennan'''. Irish, Gaelic. Meaning "Teardrop," "Descendant of Braonan," or "Raven-like."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Brennan.htm</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brennan</ref> Keywords: emotions, sadness | |||
'''Brenner'''. German. Meaning "Charcoal burner."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brenner</ref> Keywords: fire | |||
'''Brentley'''. English. Meaning "From the place by the hill."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brentley</ref> | |||
'''Brett'''. English. Meaning "From Brittany," "A Breton."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brett</ref> | |||
'''Brevyn'''. American. A created name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brevyn</ref> | |||
'''Brewer''' or '''Brewster'''. English. Meaning "One who brews beer."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/brewer</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brewster</ref> | |||
'''Bri'''. Irish. Meaning "Strong, honorable." Also the pet form of other names containing or beginning with "Bri."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bri.html</ref> | |||
'''Briann'''. Irish. Meaning "Strong, honorable."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Briann.html</ref> | |||
'''Briar''' or '''Brier'''. English. Meaning "Thorny plant."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/briar</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brier</ref> Keywords: nature, plants | |||
'''Bricen'''. Welsh. Meaning "Son of Brice."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bricen</ref> | |||
'''Bridge'''. English. Meaning "Bridge."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bridge</ref> Keywords: water | |||
'''Briggs'''. English. From a Scottish family name meaning "Dweller by the bridge."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Briggs</ref> Keywords: water | |||
'''Brilane'''. English. Meaning "From Brigham Lane."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brilane</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brilane</ref> | |||
'''Brilee''', '''Brileigh,''' or '''Briley'''. 1. Irish. Meaning "Descendant of Roghallach," or "Woodland, meadow." 2. American. A created name made from the names Brian and Leigh.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brileigh</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Briley</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/briley</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brilee.html</ref> | |||
'''Brilliant'''. American. Meaning "To sparkle" or "Intelligent."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brilliant</ref><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brilliant</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brilliant.html</ref> | |||
'''Brin'''. Welsh. Variant of Bryn, which see.<ref name="20000names" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brin.html</ref> | |||
'''Brindle'''. Scandinavian. Meaning "Black and tan color combination," particularly of animal fur.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/brindle</ref> | |||
'''Brinkley'''. English. Meaning "From Brinca's field."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brinkley</ref> | |||
'''Brinly'''. English. Meaning "Burnt meadow." Variants include '''Brinlea''', '''Brinlee''', and '''Brinley'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brinly</ref> Keywords: nature, war | |||
'''Brishen'''. Romani. Meaning "Born during rain."<ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Brishen.html</ref> | |||
'''Bristol'''. English. From a place name meaning "Bridge," or "Site of the bridge."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bristol</ref><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bristol.html</ref> | |||
'''Brit'''. English, Irish, and Scandinavian. Meaning "Exalted," from Brigit. Also a nickname for names such as Brittany.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brit</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Britt</ref> | |||
'''Britain'''. English. Meaning "From Great Britain."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Britain</ref> | |||
'''Britton'''. English. Meaning "From Brittany."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Britton</ref> | |||
'''Brocky'''. Native American, Blackfoot nation. Meaning "Tail feathers coming over the hill."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brocky</ref> | |||
'''Brodie''' or '''Brody'''. Scottish. From the name of a Scottish castle.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brody</ref> | |||
'''Brogan'''. Irish Gaelic. From a family name, meaning "Descendant of Brógán," hence "Little shoe." The name of several Irish saints.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Brogan.htm</ref> Keywords: clothing, religion, trades | |||
'''Brone'''. Gaelic. Meaning "Sorrow."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/brone</ref> | |||
'''Bronte''' or '''Brontë'''. English. From a family name, meaning "Descendent of Proinnteach," or "Thunder."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bronte</ref> | |||
'''Bronwyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "White breast."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bronwyn</ref> | |||
'''Bronx'''. American. From the place name, named after a settler named Jonas Bronck.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bronx</ref> Keywords: places, history, geography, city | |||
'''Brook''', '''Brooke''', or '''Brooks'''. English. Meaning "Stream."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Brooke.htm</ref> Keywords: nature, water | |||
'''Brooklee'''. American. Created from the names "Brook" and "Lee."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brooklee</ref> Keywords: nature, water | |||
'''Brooklyn'''. American. From the place name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Brooklyn</ref> Keywords: geography, places, history, city | |||
'''Bryce'''. English. Meaning "Speckled."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Bryce</ref> Keywords: colours | |||
'''Bryn''', '''Bryne,''' or '''Brynn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Hill." Other variants include '''Brin'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Bryn.htm</ref><ref name="behindthename" /><ref>http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Bryne.html</ref> Keywords: nature, places | |||
'''Bryton'''. Variant of Britton, which see.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Britton</ref> | |||
'''Buana'''. Indonesian. Meaning "Earth."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Buana</ref> Keywords: nature, elements, magic, science, space | |||
'''Buenaventura'''. Spanish. Meaning "Good tidings."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Buenaventura</ref> Keywords: luck | |||
'''Buhle'''. Southern African, Xhosa and Ndebele. Meaning "Beautiful, handsome."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Bunny'''. English. Meaning "Little rabbit."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bunny</ref> | |||
'''Burçin'''. Turkish. Meaning "Hind, doe."<ref name="behindthename" />Keywords: nature, forest, animals, deer | |||
'''Businge'''. Eastern African, Kiga. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="behindthename" /> | |||
'''Butch'''. American. Meaning "Manly" or "Butcher," but used for boys and girls.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Butch</ref> Keywords: queer, masculine | |||
'''Burgundy'''. English. Meaning "The Burgundy region of France," or "A shade of purple."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/burgundy</ref><ref name="nameberry" /> | |||
'''Buruji'''. Swahili. Meaning "Castle, battlement."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/buruji</ref> | |||
'''Bustan'''. Aramaic and Hebrew. Meaning "Orchard" or "Garden."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/bustan</ref> | |||
'''Busu'''. Swahili. Meaning "Kiss."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/busu</ref> | |||
'''Buyu'''. Swahili. Meaning "Calabash."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/buyu</ref> | |||
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