Updated November 2023
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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…
Broomlie is an extremely rare masculine name with likely Scottish or English origins. It appears to be a toponymic surname-turned-first-name, possibly derived from a place name combining 'broom' (the…
Diminutive of Ambrose, Latin
"immortal"
A thoroughly old-school nickname for Ambrose — one that lightens up the serious full form.
Faroese, Old Norse
"smile"
Used on the Faroe Islands, Brosi is derived from the Old Norse word brosa , meaning "to smile". Brosi could also work as a nickname for Ambrose.
Irish
"dweller near the Brosna River"
Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.
Color and surname
Most color names, like Scarlet and Violet, are definitely female, but not this one. Brown is as rich and warm as the tone it denotes, though we must admit the Italian version Bruno has more spark and…
Broz is a masculine name with Slavic origins, particularly common in regions like Croatia, Slovenia, and surrounding countries. It functions as both a surname and given name in these cultures. Most…
German surname
"dweller beside a brook"
The surname of the late great American jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck could make a cool, jazz-inspired name for a baby boy.
Catalan
"heather"
Pronounced like Bruce with a hard K — not like Brook. Short names are very popular in Catalonia, and this rugged choice is a rare example of a botanical boy name.
Baydin is a masculine name of modern usage with uncertain etymology. It may have developed as a contemporary variation of names like Brayden, Hayden, or Aiden, sharing the popular '-ayden' sound…
Brucey is an affectionate diminutive form of the masculine name Bruce. Bruce itself has Scottish origins, derived from the Norman place name 'Bruis' or 'Brix' in Normandy, France. The name gained…
Brucie is a traditionally masculine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or affectionate form of Bruce. The name Bruce itself has Scottish origins, derived from the medieval surname de…
English or Dutch
"bear or brown"
Bruin is the Old English term for bear, taken from the Dutch word meaning brown. Bruin might be a sports fan's choice or an animal name in hiding. As a kind of hybrid of Roone and Bruno, it's…
Bruino is an uncommon masculine name with possible Italian or Romance language origins. The name may be related to the Italian word 'bruno' meaning 'brown' or could be a diminutive form of it. Bruino…
Brun is a masculine name with Germanic and Old Norse origins, literally meaning 'brown' or 'the brown one,' traditionally referring to brown hair or complexion. This short, strong name appears in…
Bayden is a variation of the more common names Baden or Brayden. It has English origins and is typically a masculine name. The name may derive from an Old English surname that referred to a person…
Polish variation of Bruno, German
"brown"
Bruto is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'brutus' meaning 'heavy, dull, or stupid.' Despite these less flattering literal translations, the name gained historical significance…
Latin
"heavy, dull"
Brutus is the quintessential brute--far too close to the word brutal. And any child with this name would spend much of his life hearing "Et tu." Originally an old Roman family name, borne by Marcus…
Anglicized form of Aonghus, Aonghas, Gaelic
"one strength"
Angus is a traditional yet stylish choice in the UK, especially in Scotland. And it's a cool choice for US parents too, particularly those whose roots go back to Glasgow. The ancient Celtic form…