BACCHUS m Greek Mythology (Latinized)
From Greek Βακχος (Bakchos), derived from ιαχο (iacho) meaning "to shout"... [more]
From Greek Βακχος (Bakchos), derived from ιαχο (iacho) meaning "to shout"... [more]
BAER m Limburgish
Short form of ALBAER and other Limburgish names ending in baer, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
Short form of ALBAER and other Limburgish names ending in baer, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
BAHMAN m Persian, Persian Mythology
Modern Persian form of Avestan Vohu Manah meaning "good mind"... [more]
Modern Persian form of Avestan Vohu Manah meaning "good mind"... [more]
BAHRAM m Persian, Persian Mythology
Modern Persian form of Avestan Verethragna meaning "victory over resistance"... [more]
Modern Persian form of Avestan Verethragna meaning "victory over resistance"... [more]
BAI m & f Chinese
From Chinese 白 (bái) meaning "white, pure", 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, many" or 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress tree, cedar" (which is usually only masculine)... [more]
From Chinese 白 (bái) meaning "white, pure", 百 (bǎi) meaning "one hundred, many" or 柏 (bǎi) meaning "cypress tree, cedar" (which is usually only masculine)... [more]
BAILEY m & f English
From a surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff.
From a surname derived from Middle English baili meaning "bailiff", originally denoting one who was a bailiff.
BALADEVA m Indian, Hinduism
Means "god of strength" from Sanskrit बल (bala) "strength" combined with देव (deva) "god"... [more]
Means "god of strength" from Sanskrit बल (bala) "strength" combined with देव (deva) "god"... [more]
BALDO m Italian, Spanish
Short form of BALDOVINO, TEOBALDO and other names containing the Germanic element bald "bold, brave".
Short form of BALDOVINO, TEOBALDO and other names containing the Germanic element bald "bold, brave".
BALDRIC m English (Archaic)
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and ric "power, rule"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and ric "power, rule"... [more]
BALDWIN m English, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and win "friend"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements bald "bold, brave" and win "friend"... [more]
BALFOUR m English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname, originally from various place names, which meant "village pasture" in Gaelic.
From a Scottish surname, originally from various place names, which meant "village pasture" in Gaelic.
BAO f & m Chinese
From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare", 褒 (bāo) meaning "praise, honour" or 苞 (bāo) meaning "bud" (which is usually only feminine)... [more]
From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare", 褒 (bāo) meaning "praise, honour" or 苞 (bāo) meaning "bud" (which is usually only feminine)... [more]
BAPTISTE m French
Means "baptist" in French, originally deriving from Greek βαπτω (bapto) "to dip"... [more]
Means "baptist" in French, originally deriving from Greek βαπτω (bapto) "to dip"... [more]
BARBARA f English, Italian, French, German, Polish, Hungarian, Slovene, Croatian, Late Roman
Derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign"... [more]
Derived from Greek βαρβαρος (barbaros) meaning "foreign"... [more]
BARCLAY m Scottish, English (Rare)
From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.
From a Scottish surname which was likely derived from the English place name Berkeley, meaning "birch wood" in Old English.
BÅRD m Norwegian
Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Bárðr, which was derived from the elements baðu "battle" and friðr "peace".
Norwegian form of the Old Norse name Bárðr, which was derived from the elements baðu "battle" and friðr "peace".
BARNABAS m German, English (Rare), Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Greek form of an Aramaic name... [more]
Greek form of an Aramaic name... [more]
BARRETT m English
From a surname meaning "dispute" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.
From a surname meaning "dispute" in Middle English, originally given to a quarrelsome person.
BARTHOLOMEW m English, Biblical
From Βαρθολομαιος (Bartholomaios), which was the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning "son of TALMAI"... [more]
From Βαρθολομαιος (Bartholomaios), which was the Greek form of an Aramaic name meaning "son of TALMAI"... [more]
BASIL (1) m English
From the Greek name Βασιλειος (Basileios) which was derived from βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king"... [more]
From the Greek name Βασιλειος (Basileios) which was derived from βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king"... [more]
BEATA f Polish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman
Derived from Latin beatus meaning "blessed"... [more]
Derived from Latin beatus meaning "blessed"... [more]
BEATRIX f English, German, Hungarian, Dutch, Late Roman
Probably from Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller"... [more]
Probably from Viatrix, a feminine form of the Late Latin name Viator which meant "voyager, traveller"... [more]
BECKETT m English (Modern)
From an English surname which could be derived from various sources, including from Middle English beke meaning "beak" or bekkemeaning "stream, brook".
From an English surname which could be derived from various sources, including from Middle English beke meaning "beak" or bekkemeaning "stream, brook".
BEDE m History
Modern form of the Old English name Baeda, possibly related to Old English bed "prayer"... [more]
Modern form of the Old English name Baeda, possibly related to Old English bed "prayer"... [more]
BEDIVERE m Welsh Mythology, Arthurian Romance
From the Welsh name Bedwyr, which is of unknown meaning... [more]
From the Welsh name Bedwyr, which is of unknown meaning... [more]
BEELZEBUB m Biblical
From Hebrew בַּעַל זְבוּב (Ba'al Zevuv) meaning "lord of flies", intended as a mocking alteration of בּאל זבל (Ba'al Zevul) "Ba'al the exalted", one of the Canaanite names for their god BA'AL... [more]
From Hebrew בַּעַל זְבוּב (Ba'al Zevuv) meaning "lord of flies", intended as a mocking alteration of בּאל זבל (Ba'al Zevul) "Ba'al the exalted", one of the Canaanite names for their god BA'AL... [more]
BELÉN f Spanish
Spanish form of Bethlehem, the name of the town in Judah where King David and Jesus were born... [more]
Spanish form of Bethlehem, the name of the town in Judah where King David and Jesus were born... [more]
BELSHAZZAR m Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical
From בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר (Belshatzzar), the Hebrew form of the Akkadian name Bel-sarra-usur meaning "BA'AL protect the king"... [more]
From בֵּלְשַׁאצַּר (Belshatzzar), the Hebrew form of the Akkadian name Bel-sarra-usur meaning "BA'AL protect the king"... [more]
BEN (2) m Dutch
Short form of BERNHARD and other Germanic names beginning with the element bern meaning "bear".
Short form of BERNHARD and other Germanic names beginning with the element bern meaning "bear".
BENIAMIN m Romanian, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Romanian form of BENJAMIN, as well as the form used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.
Romanian form of BENJAMIN, as well as the form used in the Greek and Latin Bibles.
BENIGNO m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Benignus which meant "kind, friendly" in Latin... [more]
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of the Late Latin name Benignus which meant "kind, friendly" in Latin... [more]
BENJAMIN m English, French, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Biblical
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand"... [more]
From the Hebrew name בִּנְיָמִין (Binyamin) which means "son of the south" or "son of the right hand"... [more]
BENTLEY m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "clearing covered with bent grass" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "clearing covered with bent grass" in Old English... [more]
BENTON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town near bent grass" in Old English.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "town near bent grass" in Old English.
BEORHTRIC m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and ric "power, rule".
Derived from the Old English elements beorht "bright" and ric "power, rule".
BEOWULF m Anglo-Saxon Mythology
Possibly means "bee wolf" (in effect equal to "bear") from Old English beo "bee" and wulf "wolf"... [more]
Possibly means "bee wolf" (in effect equal to "bear") from Old English beo "bee" and wulf "wolf"... [more]
BERAHTHRABAN m Ancient Germanic
Old Germanic form of BERTRAM, using an extended form of the second element.
Old Germanic form of BERTRAM, using an extended form of the second element.
BERENGAR m Ancient Germanic
Germanic name derived from the elements bern "bear" and ger "spear"... [more]
Germanic name derived from the elements bern "bear" and ger "spear"... [more]
BERENICE f English, Italian, Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Βερενικη (Berenike), the Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
Latinized form of Βερενικη (Berenike), the Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory"... [more]
BERGLJOT f Norwegian
From the Old Norse name Bergljót, which was composed of the elements berg "protection, help" and ljótr "light".
From the Old Norse name Bergljót, which was composed of the elements berg "protection, help" and ljótr "light".
BERISLAV m Croatian, Medieval Slavic
Derived from the Slavic elements birati "to take, to gather" (in an inflected form) and slava "glory".
Derived from the Slavic elements birati "to take, to gather" (in an inflected form) and slava "glory".
BERNARD m English, French, Polish, Croatian, Slovene, Czech, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element bern "bear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element bern "bear" combined with hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
BERNHARD m German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Ancient Germanic
German, Dutch and Scandinavian form of BERNARD.
German, Dutch and Scandinavian form of BERNARD.
BERNIE m & f English
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
Diminutive of BERNARD, BERNADETTE, BERNICE, and other names beginning with Bern.
BERT m English, German, Dutch
Short form of ALBERT and other names containing the element bert, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
Short form of ALBERT and other names containing the element bert, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
BERTHA f German, English, Ancient Germanic
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element beraht meaning "bright, famous"... [more]
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with the element beraht meaning "bright, famous"... [more]
BERTHOLD m German (Archaic)
Means "bright ruler" from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with wald "rule".
Means "bright ruler" from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with wald "rule".
BERTIE m & f English
Diminutive of ALBERT, HERBERT, and other names containing bert (often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright").
Diminutive of ALBERT, HERBERT, and other names containing bert (often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright").
BERTRAM m English, German, Ancient Germanic
Means "bright raven", derived from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with hramn "raven"... [more]
Means "bright raven", derived from the Germanic element beraht "bright" combined with hramn "raven"... [more]
BERTRAND m French, English, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements beraht meaning "bright" and rand meaning "rim (of a shield)"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements beraht meaning "bright" and rand meaning "rim (of a shield)"... [more]
BERYL f English
From the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit... [more]
From the English word for the clear or pale green precious stone, ultimately deriving from Sanskrit... [more]
BESSARION m Late Greek
Meaning uncertain, possibly from Greek βησσα (bessa) "wooded valley"... [more]
Meaning uncertain, possibly from Greek βησσα (bessa) "wooded valley"... [more]
BETELGEUSE m Astronomy
The name of the star that marks the right shoulder of the constellation Orion... [more]
The name of the star that marks the right shoulder of the constellation Orion... [more]
BETHANIA f Spanish, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek
Form of BETHANY used in the Greek and Latin New Testament.
Form of BETHANY used in the Greek and Latin New Testament.
BETHANY f English, Biblical
From the name of a biblical town, possibly derived from Hebrew בֵּית־תְּאֵנָה (beit-te'enah) meaning "house of figs"... [more]
From the name of a biblical town, possibly derived from Hebrew בֵּית־תְּאֵנָה (beit-te'enah) meaning "house of figs"... [more]
BEVERLY f & m English
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "beaver stream" in Old English... [more]
BEVIS m English (Rare)
From an English surname which is possibly derived from the name of the French town Beauvais.
From an English surname which is possibly derived from the name of the French town Beauvais.
BHASKARA m Indian, Hinduism
Means "shining", derived from a combination of Sanskrit भास (bhasa) "light" and कर (kara) "making"... [more]
Means "shining", derived from a combination of Sanskrit भास (bhasa) "light" and कर (kara) "making"... [more]
BIFF m English (Rare)
From a nickname which was based on the English word biff, which means "punch, hit, strike".
From a nickname which was based on the English word biff, which means "punch, hit, strike".
BILBO m Literature
This was the name of the hero of 'The Hobbit' (1937) by J. R. R. Tolkien... [more]
This was the name of the hero of 'The Hobbit' (1937) by J. R. R. Tolkien... [more]
BILE m Irish Mythology
Possibly an Irish form of BELENUS, though it may derive from an Irish word meaning "hero"... [more]
Possibly an Irish form of BELENUS, though it may derive from an Irish word meaning "hero"... [more]
BILJANA f Serbian, Macedonian, Croatian
Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from the South Slavic word биље (bilje) meaning "herb".
Meaning uncertain, possibly derived from the South Slavic word биље (bilje) meaning "herb".
BIRGER m Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
From the Old Norse name Birgir, probably derived from bjarga meaning "help, save, rescue".
From the Old Norse name Birgir, probably derived from bjarga meaning "help, save, rescue".
BIRGITTA f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish
Most likely a Scandinavian form of BRIDGET via the Latinized form Brigitta... [more]
Most likely a Scandinavian form of BRIDGET via the Latinized form Brigitta... [more]
BISHOP m English
Either from the English occupational surname, or else directly from the English word... [more]
Either from the English occupational surname, or else directly from the English word... [more]
BJARNI m Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Old Norse diminutive of BJÖRN and other names containing the element björn meaning "bear".
Old Norse diminutive of BJÖRN and other names containing the element björn meaning "bear".
BLAGUN m Bulgarian, Macedonian
Derived from South Slavic благ (blag) meaning "sweet, pleasant, blessed".
Derived from South Slavic благ (blag) meaning "sweet, pleasant, blessed".
BLAINE m English
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name Bláán, which meant "yellow" in Gaelic... [more]
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the given name Bláán, which meant "yellow" in Gaelic... [more]
BLAIR m & f Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which is derived from Gaelic blár meaning "plain, field, battlefield".
From a Scottish surname which is derived from Gaelic blár meaning "plain, field, battlefield".
BLAKE m English
From a surname which was derived from Old English blæc "black" or blāc "pale"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from Old English blæc "black" or blāc "pale"... [more]
BLANDINE f French
French form of the Roman name Blandina, which was the feminine form of Blandinus, which was itself a derivative of the cognomenBLANDUS... [more]
French form of the Roman name Blandina, which was the feminine form of Blandinus, which was itself a derivative of the cognomenBLANDUS... [more]
BLÁTHNAT f Irish, Irish Mythology
Means "little flower" from the Irish word blath "flower" combined with a diminutive suffix... [more]
Means "little flower" from the Irish word blath "flower" combined with a diminutive suffix... [more]
BLAZH m Medieval Slavic
Medieval Slavic name derived from the Slavic element blagu meaning "sweet, pleasant, blessed".
Medieval Slavic name derived from the Slavic element blagu meaning "sweet, pleasant, blessed".
BLODWEN f Welsh
Means "white flowers" from Welsh blodau "flowers" combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed".
Means "white flowers" from Welsh blodau "flowers" combined with gwen "white, fair, blessed".
BO (1) m Swedish, Danish
From the Old Norse byname Búi which was derived from Old Norse bua meaning "to live".
From the Old Norse byname Búi which was derived from Old Norse bua meaning "to live".
BO (2) m & f Chinese
From Chinese 波 (bō) meaning "wave", as well as other characters with a similar pronunciation.
From Chinese 波 (bō) meaning "wave", as well as other characters with a similar pronunciation.
BODIL f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
From the Old Norse name Bóthildr, derived from bót "remedy" and hildr "battle".
From the Old Norse name Bóthildr, derived from bót "remedy" and hildr "battle".
BOGDAN m Polish, Russian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian, Romanian, Medieval Slavic
Means "given by God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and dan "given".
Means "given by God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and dan "given".
BOGDANA f Polish, Russian, Slovene, Bulgarian, Serbian, Macedonian, Romanian, Medieval Slavic
Feminine form of BOGDAN.
Feminine form of BOGDAN.
BOGUMIŁ m Polish
Means "favoured by God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and milu "gracious, dear".
Means "favoured by God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and milu "gracious, dear".
BOGUSŁAW m Polish
Means "glory of God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and slava "glory"... [more]
Means "glory of God" from the Slavic elements bogu "god" and slava "glory"... [more]
BOHUMÍR m Czech, Slovak
Derived from the Slavic element bogu "god" combined with meru "great, famous" or miru "peace, world".
Derived from the Slavic element bogu "god" combined with meru "great, famous" or miru "peace, world".
BOJAN m Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Macedonian
Derived from the Slavic element boji meaning "battle"... [more]
Derived from the Slavic element boji meaning "battle"... [more]
BOLESŁAW m Polish
Derived from the Slavic elements bolye "more, greater" and slava "glory"... [more]
Derived from the Slavic elements bolye "more, greater" and slava "glory"... [more]
BOLÍVAR m Spanish (Latin American)
From a surname which was taken from the Basque place name Bolibar, which was derived from bolu "mill" and ibar "riverside"...[more]
From a surname which was taken from the Basque place name Bolibar, which was derived from bolu "mill" and ibar "riverside"...[more]
BONIFACE m French, English (Rare)
From the Late Latin name Bonifatius, which meant "good fate" from bonum "good" and fatum "fate"... [more]
From the Late Latin name Bonifatius, which meant "good fate" from bonum "good" and fatum "fate"... [more]
BONIFACIO m Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Bonifatius (see BONIFACE).
Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Bonifatius (see BONIFACE).
BONNIE f English
Means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good"... [more]
Means "pretty" from the Scottish word bonnie, which was itself derived from Middle French bon "good"... [more]
BORA (1) m Turkish
Means "storm, squall" in Turkish, ultimately related to Greek Βορεας (Boreas), the name of the god of the north wind.
Means "storm, squall" in Turkish, ultimately related to Greek Βορεας (Boreas), the name of the god of the north wind.
BORGHILD f Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Norse Mythology
Derived from the Old Norse elements borg "fortification" and hildr "battle"... [more]
Derived from the Old Norse elements borg "fortification" and hildr "battle"... [more]
BORIS m Bulgarian, Russian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian, Georgian, German, History
From the Turkic name Bogoris, perhaps meaning "short" or "wolf" or "snow leopard"... [more]
From the Turkic name Bogoris, perhaps meaning "short" or "wolf" or "snow leopard"... [more]
BORISLAV m Bulgarian, Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, Russian, Medieval Slavic
Derived from the Slavic element borti "battle" combined with slava "glory".
Derived from the Slavic element borti "battle" combined with slava "glory".
BORKO m Croatian, Serbian, Macedonian
Derived from the Slavic element borti meaning "fight, battle".
Derived from the Slavic element borti meaning "fight, battle".
BOYD m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname which was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute.
From a Scottish surname which was possibly derived from the name of the island of Bute.
BOYKO m Bulgarian
Originally a diminutive of names containing the Slavic element boji meaning "battle".
Originally a diminutive of names containing the Slavic element boji meaning "battle".
BOŽENA f Czech, Slovak, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
Derived from the Slavic element bozy meaning "divine".
Derived from the Slavic element bozy meaning "divine".
BOŽIDAR m Serbian, Croatian, Slovene
Means "divine gift" from the Slavic elements bozy "divine" and daru "gift".
Means "divine gift" from the Slavic elements bozy "divine" and daru "gift".
BRADEN m English, Irish
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Bradáin meaning "descendant of BRADÁN".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Bradáin meaning "descendant of BRADÁN".
BRADFORD m English
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English.
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad ford" in Old English.
BRADLEY m English
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad clearing" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which originally came from a place name that meant "broad clearing" in Old English... [more]
BRADY m English, Irish
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Brádaigh meaning "descendant of BRÁDACH".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Brádaigh meaning "descendant of BRÁDACH".
BRAITH m English (Australian)
Meaning uncertain, perhaps from Welsh brith, braith meaning "speckled".
Meaning uncertain, perhaps from Welsh brith, braith meaning "speckled".
BRANDON m English
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hill covered with broom" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "hill covered with broom" in Old English... [more]
BRANIMIR m Croatian, Serbian, Bulgarian, Slovene
Derived from the Slavic element borna "protection" combined with miru meaning "peace, world".
Derived from the Slavic element borna "protection" combined with miru meaning "peace, world".
BRANISLAVA f Serbian, Slovak, Czech, Slovene
Serbian, Slovak, Czech and Slovene feminine form of BRONISŁAW.
Serbian, Slovak, Czech and Slovene feminine form of BRONISŁAW.
BRANNON m English
From an Irish surname derived from Mac Branain, which means "descendant of BRAN (1)".
From an Irish surname derived from Mac Branain, which means "descendant of BRAN (1)".
BRANWEN f Welsh, Welsh Mythology
Means "beautiful raven" from Welsh bran "raven" and gwen "fair, white, blessed"... [more]
Means "beautiful raven" from Welsh bran "raven" and gwen "fair, white, blessed"... [more]
BRATUMIŁ m Polish (Rare)
Derived from the Slavic elements bratu "brother" and milu "gracious, dear".
Derived from the Slavic elements bratu "brother" and milu "gracious, dear".
BRAXTON m English
From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".
From a surname which was originally derived from an Old English place name meaning "Bracca's town".
BRAYLON m African American (Modern)
An invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Braden and Jalen.
An invented name, using the same sounds found in names such as Braden and Jalen.
BRECHT m Dutch
Short form of names containing brecht, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
Short form of names containing brecht, often derived from the Germanic element beraht meaning "bright".
BRENDA f English
Possibly a feminine form of the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning "sword", which was brought to Britain in the Middle Ages... [more]
Possibly a feminine form of the Old Norse name Brandr, meaning "sword", which was brought to Britain in the Middle Ages... [more]
BRENDAN m Irish, English
From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince"... [more]
From Brendanus, the Latinized form of the Irish name Bréanainn which was derived from a Welsh word meaning "prince"... [more]
BRENNAN m Irish, English
From an Irish surname derived from Ó Braonáin meaning "descendant of Braonán"... [more]
From an Irish surname derived from Ó Braonáin meaning "descendant of Braonán"... [more]
BRENNUS m Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
Latinized form of a Celtic name (or title) that possibly meant either "king, prince" or "raven"... [more]
Latinized form of a Celtic name (or title) that possibly meant either "king, prince" or "raven"... [more]
BRENT m English
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, derived from a Celtic word meaning "hill".
From an English surname, originally taken from various place names, derived from a Celtic word meaning "hill".
BRENTON m English
From a surname which was derived from an English place name which meant "Bryni's town"... [more]
From a surname which was derived from an English place name which meant "Bryni's town"... [more]
BRETT m & f English
From a Middle English surname meaning "a Breton", referring to an inhabitant of Brittany... [more]
From a Middle English surname meaning "a Breton", referring to an inhabitant of Brittany... [more]
BRIAN m Irish, English, Ancient Irish
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble"... [more]
The meaning of this name is not known for certain but it is possibly related to the old Celtic element bre meaning "hill", or by extension "high, noble"... [more]
BRICE m French, English
From the name Bricius, which was probably a Latinized form of a Gaulish name meaning "speckled"... [more]
From the name Bricius, which was probably a Latinized form of a Gaulish name meaning "speckled"... [more]
BRIDGER m English (Modern)
From an English surname which originally indicated a person who lived near or worked on a bridge.
From an English surname which originally indicated a person who lived near or worked on a bridge.
BRIDGET f Irish, English, Irish Mythology
Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid which means "exalted one"... [more]
Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid which means "exalted one"... [more]
BRIGHAM m English (Rare)
From a surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "bridge settlement" in Old English.
From a surname which was originally derived from place names meaning "bridge settlement" in Old English.
BRISCOE m English (Rare)
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "birch wood" in Old Norse.
From a surname which was derived from a place name meaning "birch wood" in Old Norse.
BRISEIS f Greek Mythology
Patronymic derived from Βρισευς (Briseus), a Greek name of unknown meaning... [more]
Patronymic derived from Βρισευς (Briseus), a Greek name of unknown meaning... [more]
BRISTOL m English (Rare)
From the name of the city in southwest England which means "the site of the bridge".
From the name of the city in southwest England which means "the site of the bridge".
BRITANNIA f English (Rare)
From the Latin name of the island of Britain, in occasional use as an English given name since the 18th century... [more]
From the Latin name of the island of Britain, in occasional use as an English given name since the 18th century... [more]
BRITTANY f English
From the name of the region in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne... [more]
From the name of the region in the northwest of France, called in French Bretagne... [more]
BRODY m English
From an Irish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "ditch" in Gaelic.
From an Irish surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "ditch" in Gaelic.
BRONTE m & f English (Rare)
From a surname, an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Proinntigh meaning "descendant of Proinnteach"... [more]
From a surname, an Anglicized form of Irish Ó Proinntigh meaning "descendant of Proinnteach"... [more]
BROOKLYN f English (Modern)
From the name of the borough of New York City, originally derived from Dutch Breukelen meaning "broken land"... [more]
From the name of the borough of New York City, originally derived from Dutch Breukelen meaning "broken land"... [more]
BRUCE m Scottish, English
From a Scottish surname, of Norman origin, which probably originally referred to the town of Brix in France... [more]
From a Scottish surname, of Norman origin, which probably originally referred to the town of Brix in France... [more]
BRÜNHILD f German, Germanic Mythology
Derived from the Germanic elements brun "armour, protection" and hild "battle"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements brun "armour, protection" and hild "battle"... [more]
BRUNO m German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Croatian, Polish, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic element brun "armour, protection" or brun "brown"... [more]
BRYONY f English (Rare)
From the name of a type of Eurasian vine, formerly used as medicine... [more]
From the name of a type of Eurasian vine, formerly used as medicine... [more]
BUCK m English
From an English nickname meaning simply "buck, male deer", ultimately from Old English bucc.
From an English nickname meaning simply "buck, male deer", ultimately from Old English bucc.
BUDI m Indonesian
Means "reason, mind, character" in Indonesian and Javanese, ultimately from Sanskrit बुद्धि (buddhi) meaning "intellect" (related toBuddha).
Means "reason, mind, character" in Indonesian and Javanese, ultimately from Sanskrit बुद्धि (buddhi) meaning "intellect" (related toBuddha).
BUFFY f English
Diminutive of ELIZABETH, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable... [more]
Diminutive of ELIZABETH, from a child's pronunciation of the final syllable... [more]
BURAK m Turkish
From Arabic براق (Buraq), the name of the legendary creature that, according to Islamic tradition, transported the ProphetMuhammad... [more]
From Arabic براق (Buraq), the name of the legendary creature that, according to Islamic tradition, transported the ProphetMuhammad... [more]
BURGUNDY f English (Rare)
This name can refer either to the region in France, the wine (which derives from the name of the region), or the colour (which derives from the name of the wine).
This name can refer either to the region in France, the wine (which derives from the name of the region), or the colour (which derives from the name of the wine).
BURKHARD m German, Ancient Germanic
Derived from the Germanic elements burg meaning "protection" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
Derived from the Germanic elements burg meaning "protection" and hard "brave, hardy"... [more]
BURTON m English
From a surname which was originally taken from an Old English place name meaning "fortified town"... [more]
From a surname which was originally taken from an Old English place name meaning "fortified town"... [more]
BUSTER m English
Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust... [more]
Originally a nickname denoting a person who broke things, from the word bust... [more]
BYELOBOG m Slavic Mythology
Means "the white god" from Slavic byelo "white" and bogu "god"... [more]
Means "the white god" from Slavic byelo "white" and bogu "god"... [more]
BYEONG-HO m Korean
From Sino-Korean 炳 (byeong) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" combined with 浩 (ho) meaning "great, numerous, vast" or 昊 (ho)meaning "summer, sky, heaven"
From Sino-Korean 炳 (byeong) meaning "bright, luminous, glorious" combined with 浩 (ho) meaning "great, numerous, vast" or 昊 (ho)meaning "summer, sky, heaven"
BYRNE m English (Rare)
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Broin meaning "descendant of BRAN (1)".
From an Irish surname which was derived from Ó Broin meaning "descendant of BRAN (1)".
BYRON m English
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English... [more]
From a surname which was originally from a place name meaning "place of the cow sheds" in Old English... [more]
BYSSHE m English (Rare)
From an English surname, a variant of the surname Bush, which originally indicated a person who lived near a bush... [more]
From an English surname, a variant of the surname Bush, which originally indicated a person who lived near a bush... [more]
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