Boy Dog Names That Start With B
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Buckingham
English surname
"the water meadow of Bucca's people"
Buckingham is an English surname, denoting one's ancestors lived in Buckinghamshire county. The place name was firstly Buccingaham , composed of the components inga , meaning "people of," and hamm ,…
Bucky
Bucky is a masculine diminutive nickname that typically derives from names like Buchanan, Buck, or sometimes William/Bill. With American roots, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with a…
Buddy
English, nickname name
Until recently it was rarely used as a proper name; Buddy Holly, for example, was christened Charles, and Salinger's Buddy Glass was born Webb. Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver did name his fourth child…
Buff
Modern nickname, also color name
Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.
Buford
English variation of Beaufort, French
"beautiful fort"
Buford has lost any charm it once had. Try Beauford instead.
Burke
French
"from the fortress"
Simple, usable surname choice.
Burl
English
"knotty wood; butler"
This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had the full birth certificate…
Burley
Burley is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from a surname that initially referred to someone who lived near a woodland clearing or a fortified place. The name carries connotations…
Burly
Burly is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English nickname or descriptive surname before occasionally being adopted as a given name. Derived from the Old English word 'burlic,'…
Burnell
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.
Burnet
English from French
"brown"
We don't see this one making it unless you have a compelling family reason.
Burt
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…
Burton
English
"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…
Busch
German
"dweller near the bush"
For stalwart Republicans only.
Buster
Modern nickname
An old-fashioned nickname in the Bud/Buzz/Biff mold; this one's kind of belligerent. Michelle Hicks and Jonny Lee Miller moved outside the box when they used it for their son--given the safer middle…
Butch
Nickname name
Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.
Butler
English occupational name
"chief manservant"
An English occupational name and surname that brings to mind old, stately homes, black suits, and white gloves, Butler peaked back in 1919 when 30 boys were given the name. It hasn't appeared in the…
Buxton
English
"boulders that rock at a touch"
Sounds too much like buxom.
Buzz
Modern nickname
Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.
Byatt
English
"by the enclosure"
For fans of the (female) author A. S. ; makes an interesting alternative to Wyatt or the hotelish Hyatt.