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English
"ford near the castle"
The stuffy-sounding name of a posh medieval village in the Cotswolds, in England, that some consider one of the most beautiful small towns in Europe.
Burg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word meaning 'fortress,' 'castle,' or 'fortified settlement.' Historically, it functioned primarily as a surname for people who lived…
Mongolian
"joy"
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
"inhabitant of a fortified town"
Related to the word bourgeois; actor Burgess Meredith put this surname in first place.
Burgh is an uncommon masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English word for fortress, town, or settlement. As a surname-turned-first-name, Burgh carries connotations of…
Burgiss is an uncommon masculine name with likely origins as a surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It derives from Old English and Old French roots related to 'burgess,' denoting a…
French place-name; also color name
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
Burhanuddin is a masculine name of Arabic origin with deep religious significance in Islamic tradition. The name combines 'Burhan' (meaning 'proof' or 'evidence') with 'ud-Din' (meaning 'of the…
Tagalog, meaning unknown
An axe-wielding Filipino demon.
French
"from the fortress"
Simple, usable surname choice.
Burket is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the surname Burkett or Burkhardt. The original meaning connects to 'fortified' or 'strong,' with elements meaning 'fortress' and 'hardy' or…
Burkett is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from the Old English 'burg' (fortress) and 'cot' (cottage), essentially meaning 'someone who lived by a fortress or in a…
Burkitt is an uncommon masculine name primarily known as an English surname before its occasional adoption as a first name. Derived from medieval Anglo-Norman origins, it's believed to stem from the…
"knotty wood; butler"
This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had the full birth certificate…
Burle is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from elements meaning 'cup' or 'drinking vessel,' or alternatively from Old German words relating to strength or fortitude. As a…
"meadow belonging to a manor"
Let's hope he's "burly".
Burley is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from a surname that initially referred to someone who lived near a woodland clearing or a fortified place. The name carries connotations…
Burli is an uncommon masculine name with possible Germanic or Swiss origins. In Swiss German dialects, 'Burli' can be a diminutive form meaning 'little boy' or 'young lad,' used affectionately. The…
Burlie is an uncommon masculine name with likely English or American origins. It may have developed as a nickname or diminutive form of names containing the element "bur" or as a given name inspired…
Buryat, Kurdish
"rich, wealth; morning"
A name with a lot of historical cred — Bayan was the name of two Mongol generals during the Yuan Dynasty and a number of other military rulers.