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Ballas is a masculine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from surnames or place names. It bears phonetic similarity to the Greek surname 'Ballis' or could relate to geographic…
Balas is a masculine name with Hungarian origins. It is the Hungarian form of Blaise, derived from the Latin name 'Blasius,' which may have originated from the Latin word 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping'…
Balasz is a variant of the Hungarian name Balázs, which is derived from the Latin name Blasius, meaning "lisping" or "stuttering." The name has historical significance in Hungary, with Saint Blaise…
Blasius is a venerable masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering.' It gained prominence through St. Blasius (also known as St.…
Berlyn is a masculine name with modern, urban connotations, clearly inspired by the German city of Berlin. As a given name, it transforms the cosmopolitan European capital into a distinctive personal…
Blaisot is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a diminutive form of Blaise, a name with Latin and French connections. Blaise derives from the Roman name "Blasius," possibly related to…
Biagio is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin 'Blasius,' which has roots in the Latin word 'blaesus' meaning 'lisping' or 'stammering.' Despite this etymology, the name has been honored…
Blazek is a masculine name of Slavic origin, particularly common in Czech and Slovak cultures. It derives from the name Blaise (Blažej in Czech), ultimately from the Latin name Blasius, which may…
Spanish
"fair, white"
Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.
Italian
"white"
Although the female version Bianca has long been accepted as a name outside Italy, maybe it's time to consider this boy color name.
English
"gray man's ford"
Comes with a monocle.
Blandford is a distinguished masculine name of English origin derived from a place name meaning 'settlement by the plain ford' (a shallow river crossing). This elegant surname-turned-first-name…
Welsh
"wolf's cub"
An unusual two-syllable choice, with a cool, animal related meaning, Bleddyn combines the Old Welsh word for "wolf", with a diminutive suffix, giving it the overall meaning of "wolf cub" or "young…
Bobbey is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Bobby, which itself is a diminutive of Robert. Robert derives from the Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright), meaning…
German
"borderline"
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
Birkley is a masculine name of English origin, combining elements of 'birk' (birch tree) with the common suffix 'ley' (clearing or meadow). This nature-inspired surname-turned-first-name evokes…
Diminutive of Robert, English, Germanic "bright fame"
"bright fame"
While the spelling Bobby is far more popular for boys, ranking in the England and Wales Top 100 in a recent year, Bobbie is also perfectly familiar, in line with Albie, Reggie, and Ronnie. Currently…
Diminutive of Robert
Bobo was the name of one of the most famous clowns in American circus history, who performed from the 1920s until the 1970s. But that's not the only reason this makes a less-than-optimal nickname.
Bobby is the quintessential mid-century nickname, the name of the son on Mad Men and overused to the point of cliche. Though Robert is still a highly popular choice, most Roberts today are called by…
Arial is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew 'Ariel' meaning 'lion of God', though the spelling variation without the 'e' gives it a distinctive quality. Some…
