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Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…
Bynum is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with English origins. It originated as a locational surname for someone from Bynum, a place name derived from Old English elements meaning "by the…
English variation of Byron
Why not stick with the original.
Byran is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Byron, which originated as an English surname derived from a place name. The name gained significant popularity after the fame of…
English word name
"bird"
The name of the teenaged son on the dear departed television show "Huff."
Byrleigh is a modern masculine name that combines elements of traditional surnames with contemporary spelling trends. It likely developed as a variant of Burley or Burleigh, which were originally…
French
"russet-haired"
An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is a…
Byrn is a compact masculine name with Celtic origins, likely a variant spelling of names like Byrne or Byron. The original surname Byrne comes from the Irish Ó Broin, meaning 'descendant of Bran,'…
Byrne is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran translates to "raven" in Gaelic, giving Byrne associations with this…
Byrnes originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Broin,' meaning 'descendant of Bran,' where Bran referred to 'raven.' As a masculine given name, Byrnes represents the growing trend…
Mongolian
"joy"
A strong unisex option with an uplifting meaning.
Tagalog, meaning unknown
An axe-wielding Filipino demon.
English diminutive of Cabell
Even for lovers of Cab (born, yes, Cabell) Calloway's music, the connection to 'Taxi!' is too strong.
Cabbot is a masculine name of English origin, derived from the Old Norman 'Cabot' which was likely a nickname for someone with a round head, coming from the Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'. The name…
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.
Short form of Cabot, Cable, or Cabel
You don't need to choose the longer form of this unusual name to arrive at Cabe, brother of Gabe and Abe. This earthy, unusual, friendly nickname-name was given to a handful of boys last year and can…
Cabel is a masculine name that likely represents a variant spelling of Cable or possibly a shortened form of Campbell. The name Cable derives from an occupational surname referring to rope-makers,…
Cabell is a distinguished surname that has evolved into a masculine given name with Norman-French origins. Derived from the Old French word 'cabel,' meaning 'rope' or 'cable,' it may have originally…
Word name
"red wine grape"
Jaunty and fun in sound, Cabernet, or Cabernet Sauvignon, is typically given to a variety of grapes and the red wine they are used to create. Probably best left to the bottle or the vineyard,…
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…