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Bohan
Irish, anglicized form of Old Gaelic Buadhachain
"victorious"
The surname of influential French fashion designer Marc Bohan could make a modern-sounding two-syllable boy's name, though it might be confused with Bowen.
Bohannon
Irish
"descendant of the victorious one"
From the Irish surname Ó Buadhachanáin, which has at its core buadhach , "victorious". It has appeared in the US charts since 2014, probably in honor of the disco music pioneer Hamilton Bohannon, who…
Bohdan
Ukrainian, Polish, Czech, Slovak
"given by god"
Variant of the popular Slavic name Bogdan, meaning "given by god".
Bohdi
Bohdi is a masculine name that represents a variation of the more traditional spelling 'Bodhi.' The name comes from Sanskrit origins meaning 'awakening' or 'enlightenment' and is significant in…
Bohemas
Romani, variant of Bohemia
Bohemia
Place name
A place name that became a heady way of life, and a rarely-if-ever-used baby name.
Bohemond
Latin
The first bearer of this majestic name was a 12th century prince of Taranto and Antioch, whose father gave him the nickname of Bohemond (after a mythical giant called Buamundus gigas) due to his…
Bohemund
Latin
Variant of Bohemond
Boi
Catalan diminutive of names beginning with Bald-
Boi, sometimes used as a standalone in Catalonia, comes from names like Baldwin and Baldric. It doesn't sit so well in the English language, where it sounds like — and is an alternative spelling for…
Boice
Boice is a masculine name with both Irish and French origins. As an Irish surname-turned-first-name, it derives from the Gaelic 'Buadhaigh,' meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' In its French…
Boine
Boine is an unusual masculine name with obscure origins. It may derive from Old French 'boin' (good), or could be related to Scottish place names or clan associations. Alternatively, it might be…
Boise
Boise as a masculine name takes inspiration from the city of Boise, Idaho, which itself derives from the French word "boisé" meaning "wooded." This place name has occasionally been adopted as a…
Bojan
Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
"battle"
Bojan — also spelled Boyan in Bulgaria — could be a unique pathway to the hip nickname Bo. Bojan also doubles as a Saint name, and footballer Bojan Krkić Jr is a modern wearer.
Bolan
Irish
"little poet"
An Irish surname name with a combination of boldness and élan. Some might connect it to the founder of the group T. Rex -- Marc Bolan.
Bolden
Bolden is a masculine name with English origins, functioning as both a surname and a given name. Derived from the word 'bold,' it conveys qualities of courage, confidence, and fearlessness.…
Boldizsár
Hungarian variation of Balthazar, Phoenician
"Baal protects the King"
Bolesław
Polish
"great glory"
Bolevar
Bolevar is an uncommon masculine name possibly derived from Spanish 'bolivar,' honoring Simón Bolívar, the renowned South American revolutionary leader who helped several countries gain independence…
Bolivar
Basque
"mill at the riverbank"
Revolutionary choice.
Aladdin
Arabic
"height of religion; excellent in faith"
We can't pretend that this name is not indelibly linked to the Disney's eponymous character, at least in the USA; but it's not a negative connotation and may appeal to you. Bosnian variation Aldin…