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English
"broom meadow"
Bromley is an English surname-name that's more possible as a first name now than ever before. The -ley suffix has been adopted for many names, and surnames such as Bromley are fashionable. A short…
Polish diminutive of Bronislaw
Crisply appealing.
Bayerd is a masculine name with medieval origins, derived from the Old French 'baiart,' referring to a bay-colored horse. Historically, the name was associated with legendary steeds, particularly the…
Irish
"sorrow"
An old saint's name that, even with the post-Aidan wave of Irish names, is a bit too close to crone.
Polish
"weapon of glory"
Also spelled Bronisław, this Polish name has a strong, rugged meaning. It was briefly popular in France in the first half of the 20th century and has been notably borne by Polish anthropologist,…
Literary name
In HBO's Game of Thrones , Bronn is an amoral mercenary raised to the knighthood through his connection to the regnant Lannister family. The homophony with "brawn" probably isn't an accident -- he's…
Baydon is a contemporary masculine name with a strong, modern sound. Likely developed as a variation of names like Brayden or Jayden, it combines trendy phonetic elements with a unique spelling. The…
Bronsen is a modern variant of the surname Bronson, which originated from the Old English meaning "son of Brown" or "son of the dark one." As a first name, Bronsen gained popularity in the late 20th…
Bronsin is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Bronson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Brown.' This strong, distinctive name carries a rugged, masculine quality…
"son of brown-haired one"
This surname has a modern yet old New England feel, perhaps because of the association with the transcendental teacher and reformer Bronson (born Amos Bronson) Alcott, father of Louisa May. (One-time…
Bronsonn is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bronson, which originated as an English surname meaning 'son of Brown' or 'son of Bruno.' The distinctive double 'n' ending gives…
Bronsson is a modern masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bronson, which originated as an English surname meaning "son of Brown" (with Brown initially referring to someone with…
Place name
Rockers Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz put a new baby name on the map when they chose this downscale New York borough name for their son. The Bronx, the place, was named for early Dutch settler Jonas…
English word name
Third place on the sports field, but potentially more wearable than either Silver or Gold, Bronze feels modern and edgy.
English nature name
"small stream"
Now that the popularity of Brooke is waning, and surname style variant Brooks is on the rise, Brook seems live a newly fresh nature-inspired option.
The final e adds a big purple bow to what has already become a pink name. Try Brook or better, Brooks.
English surname
"someone who lives by a stream"
A surname that sounds stylish — given the soaring popularity of Brooks — but is surprisingly rare.
Brookes is a masculine surname-turned-first-name of English origin, derived from the Old English 'broc' meaning 'brook' or 'stream.' Originally denoting someone who lived near a brook, it has the…
Brookie as a masculine name is an uncommon diminutive form that likely derives from Brooks or Brooklyn. Originally an English surname meaning 'one who lives near a brook or stream,' Brooks has gained…
Vietnamese
"hero, brave, petal, flower"
This simple unisex Vietnamese name has multiple meanings, including "hero", "petal", "brave", and "bright", depending on the characters used to write it. One of the most popular names in Vietnam, it…