Updated November 2023
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Place-name
One place-name that's far off the beaten track, and better for girls, despite the connection with the dated Irma.
Burn is a masculine name with origins as an English surname derived from either geographic locations (someone who lived near a stream or 'burn' in Old English) or from the Old English personal name…
Burnaby is a masculine name of English origin, derived from Old English elements meaning "stream or brook by the warrior's fort." It originated as a surname and place name before transitioning to…
Burnard is a masculine name of Old English and German origin. It's a variant spelling of Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong', thus…
English
"the brook"
Has a certain fiery charm.
English surname
"little brown"
Burnell had some life as a first name in the early decades of the 20th century. Today, a handful of baby boys are still given the name, perhaps in honor of one of its famous bearers.
English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
Burnett is a masculine name of Old French and Germanic origins, derived from the word 'brun' meaning 'brown' or 'dark-haired/complexioned.' It originated as a surname for people with brown hair or…
"island of the brook"
Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.
Burnice is a masculine name variant of the more common Bernice, which derives from Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bringing victory.' This spelling with 'u' instead of 'e' gives the name a distinctive…
Burnie is a masculine name that typically originated as a diminutive or nickname form of Bernard or Burns. It can also derive from place names like the town of Burnie in Tasmania, Australia. The name…
Scottish and English
"from the burnt house"
The final s turns this name into a manservant.
"bristle"
Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.
Burrel is a masculine name of English and French origin, derived from Old French 'burel,' referring to a coarse woolen cloth, often dark brown in color. Historically, it likely began as an…
Burrell is a masculine surname that has transitioned to use as a first name. It has Old French and Germanic origins, derived from "borel" meaning "reddish-brown" or possibly referring to coarse…
"dwelling place"
Most parents attracted to this name will be devotees of the author William and would be better off using it in the middle.
Burrows is primarily known as an English surname derived from the Old English 'burh' or 'burg,' referring to someone who lived near a hill or fortification. As a masculine given name, Burrows is…
Burt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Burton, which meant 'fortified settlement' or 'fortress town.' The name gained notable popularity in the…
"fortified enclosure"
Burton originated as a habitation surname that now feels like a appropriate first. Actor Richard Burton, two-time husband of Elizabeth Taylor, was the most famous bearer. Burtie makes an adorable…
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.