Boy Dog Names That Start With B

A bit too bad-boy (think bars, beer, Harley) for us, as well as being the name of a grain.

This one's cutting right to the chase, but with such names as Justice and Peace on the rise, why not? And we guarantee your seven-year-old son will love it, though your 17-year-old, maybe not so much. Could be used as a middle name, as Talisa Soto and Benjamin Bratt did.

The surname of influential French fashion designer Marc Bohan could make a modern-sounding two-syllable boy's name, though it might be confused with Bowen.

Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury surfer boy Bret or Brett and adding the current favorite boy's name ending -on and turning it into a name all its own. Bretton is a variation.

With its slightly cocky feel, this well-used surname is not often heard as a first.

This name of a busy British port city -- as well as of several places in America -- has a brisk and bustling air. It will now--and for years to come--be identified as a Sarah Palin name, chosen for her eldest daughter, who is now a TV personality herself.

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 mid-20th century in English-speaking countries, partly influenced by famous bearers like actor Burt Lancaster and director Burt Reynolds. Burt conveys a strong, no-nonsense character with its short, one-syllable structure. The name peaked in popularity during the 1930s-1960s and has gradually become less common since, giving it a vintage appeal now associated with that era. Burt balances masculine simplicity with a touch of retro charm, making it appealing to those who appreciate straightforward, traditional male names with historical substance.

If you like the idea of King and Prince but find them too sophisticated, this might be the name for you.

This upbeat, friendly surname name has appeared on television's Battlestar Galactica a handful of cartoons, and on a literary note, a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Sports fans might think of Boomer Esiason, the NFL quarterback turned color commentator. He's not the only athlete to answer to the upbeat nickname.

This name may be a variation of the more-popular Bryson, but it has appealed to enough parents to make it a widely used name in its own right.

Screen legend Marlon's surname has loads more swagger than his first. A little Brando might have to endure references to his famous namesake, though his peers may just assume its linked to popular Brandon, with the stylish -o ending of Milo, Arlo, and Hugo.

To the Anglo ear, Beto may not make sense as a short form of Gilberto, Roberto, or Alberto. But it is, and the o-ending makes is friendly, sleek, and modern.

It's been shown that notable political figures often impact the use of their names, and the same can — sort of — be said about Bernie Sanders. His name increased in use by 47% between 2015 and 2016 (albeit, to a peak of only 21 baby boys given the name). By 2017, Bernie has decreased in usage by almost 60%.

For the parent who might also have Buck and Ryder on his list.

Blane is the attractive surname name of an important seventh-century Scottish saint, but is in danger of sounding slightly feminine and soap opera-ish.

Balthasar was one of the biblical Three Kings who visited the infant Jesus, also used by Shakespeare and in the oil-rich Getty family; offbeat and intriguing. Balthazar is another, equally appropriate spelling.

The name of Samsung's virtual assistant, which puts Bixby in a category with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana.

If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group.

Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.

Bennie is a warm, friendly masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Benjamin or Benedict, though it has established itself as an independent given name. Benjamin derives from Hebrew, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of the south,' while Benedict comes from Latin meaning 'blessed.' Bennie carries a casual, approachable quality with nostalgic charm, popular in the early to mid-20th century particularly in Southern United States. The name has associations with folk and country music through figures like Bennie Moten and Bennie Wallace. While less common today as a formal given name, it maintains popularity as a nickname and carries connotations of reliability, unpretentiousness, and down-to-earth goodness. The spelling variant 'Bennie' (versus 'Benny') adds a slight distinction while maintaining the name's accessible nature.