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Bar is a feminine name with multicultural roots and concise elegance. In Hebrew, it means 'pure' or 'grain,' and holds significance in Israeli culture where it's used for both genders, though more…
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
Bab is a diminutive feminine name with several possible origins. Most commonly, it functions as a nickname for Barbara, which derives from Greek meaning 'foreign' or 'strange.' In Persian culture,…
Barbe is a feminine name of French origin, serving as the French form of Barbara. Deriving from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally meaning 'foreign' or 'strange,' the name was later associated…
Nickname for Barbara or Babette
Babs is an old-fashioned nickname for Barbara, itself an old-fashioned name that was hugely popular in the 20th century but that's not (yet) on its way back in. If you really want a vintage-y…
Baírbre is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Barbara, featuring the distinctive Irish accent mark (fada) over the 'i'. The name derives ultimately from Greek 'barbaros,' which referred to…
Bae is a succinct, modern feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean, it means 'inspiration' or can relate to the surname meaning 'pear.' However, its recent popularity stems largely…
English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
A rarely seen member of the Beatrice clan, with its own distinctive charm.
Beat as a feminine name is extremely rare and unconventional. It may function as a short form of Beatrice or Beatrix, names derived from Latin 'beatrix' meaning 'voyager' or 'blessed.' Alternatively,…
Italian, diminutive of Beatrice
Though Beatrice has the lovely Italian pronunciation bay-uh-TREE-chay, Bice has the problematic BEE-chay -- a bit too close to a word that would cause playground probs in the US. Italian…
Beate is a feminine name with German and Scandinavian origins. It derives from the Latin name Beata, meaning "blessed" or "happy." Throughout European history, Beate has been associated with…
English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?
Beej is an unusual feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Hindi word meaning 'seed,' symbolizing potential and growth. Alternatively, it could be a creative…
Color name
"pale, yellowish-brown"
In theory, Beige should work. It's a color name with a similar sound to Paige, Sage, Jade, and Bailey. However, it's also associated with a lack of color and total blandness, with being boring and…
Swedish feminine variation of Benedict; "blessed"
"blessed"
Likely adapted from the Swedish feminine form of Benedict, Bengta - or possibly transferred from the Hungarian Benedek - Benke feels fresh and energetic.
Bern is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the word 'bero' meaning 'bear.' It's also the name of the capital city of Switzerland, which gives it a cosmopolitan, European flair. As a…
French form of Bertha, German
"bright, glorious"
Berthe was quite popular among European nobility during the Middle Ages, notably carried by Berthe of Burgundy, queen of France in the 10th century. The name saw modest popularity in France and other…
Nature name
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
Besse is a feminine name with medieval English origins, typically considered a diminutive form of Elizabeth or possibly Beatrice. This short, sweet name carries a charming vintage quality reminiscent…
Betts is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Betty. With English origins, it represents a shorter, more casual evolution of these classic names. Historically, Betts…