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Bobbe is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Barbara or Roberta. It originated as a nickname with the playful '-e' ending that was popular in the mid-20th century. The name Barbara…
Bonne is a feminine name of French origin meaning 'good' or 'kind.' Derived directly from the French word for good (bon/bonne), this simple, elegant name embodies positive qualities and virtuous…
Modern invented name, Scottish
"slope of a hill"
A newly hatched cousin of Bree and Brea, with a touch of Bailey and Brynn there too, Brae feels like a name that could catch on. However, a 'bray' is also the sound a donkey makes.
Brande is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from the Old High German word 'brand' meaning 'sword' or 'fire.' It emerged as a variation of the name Brenda, which gained popularity in the…
As a feminine name, Bran is an uncommon choice with multiple potential origins. It may be a feminine adaptation of the masculine Bran, which has Celtic roots meaning 'raven' or 'crow,' most famously…
Bryanne is a feminine name with Celtic and French influences, typically considered a feminine form of Brian or Bryan. The name derives from the Celtic element 'brigh' meaning 'strength' or 'high,…
Bray as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it is more typically encountered as a masculine name or surname. The name derives from Irish and Gaelic origins, possibly from the place name Bray in…
Breigh is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Brea or Bree. These shorter names often derive from the Irish Brigid (meaning 'strength' or 'virtue') or can…
Bre is a short, sweet feminine name that can function as both a standalone name and a diminutive for longer names such as Breanna, Brielle, Aubrey, or Gabrielle. With its concise single syllable, Bre…
Brei is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Bray (which has Gaelic roots meaning 'hill' or 'brow'), or a shortened form of names like Gabrielle…
Bren is a concise feminine name with Celtic roots, though it can also be used for boys. As a feminine name, it often serves as a shortened form of Brenda, which derives from Old Norse 'brandr'…
Brenn is a feminine name of Celtic origin, derived from Welsh and Gaelic roots. It's related to names like Brenda or Brennan and carries meanings associated with 'raven' or 'princess.' The name…
Brenne is a feminine name with possible Celtic origins, potentially derived from places like Brenne, a natural region in central France. It may also relate to the Welsh word 'brenin' meaning 'king'…
Bret as a feminine name is an uncommon gender variation of what is typically a masculine name. The masculine Bret (sometimes Brett) derives from Middle English, originally a surname meaning 'a…
Swedish, contracted form of Birgit
"high goddess"
Brisk but rather brittle. Britt Eklund was a Bond Girl in the 1974 The Man with the Golden Gun . Britt is a contracted form of Birgit, but be aware that it does come with the strong possibility of…
Bryann is a feminine variation of the traditionally masculine name Bryan or Brian, with the additional 'n' giving it a more feminine appearance while maintaining its strong sound. The name has Irish…
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Among the more masculine of the short unisex B names, Brice is less popular than Bryce for both sexes. There were 240 boys named Brice in the US in one recent year, versus only five girls -- and more…
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Technically a pet form of Brigid and very commonly heard in Ireland, but pronunciation problems complicate Bride as a name choice in America.
Welsh form of Bridget
Santes Ffraid is the traditional Welsh name for St Bridget, the Irish national saint and legendary miracle worker. The connection becomes clearer through the Scottish form of the name, Bride. It's…
Birte is a feminine Danish and German name, derived from the Old Norse Birgit or Bridget, ultimately stemming from the Celtic name meaning 'exalted one' or 'high, noble.' Popular in Scandinavia and…