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Boudicca
Celtic
"victory"
First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic…
Bozena
Slavic, Polish
"divine"
Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg , meaning "God."
Bracha
Hebrew
"blessing"
Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.
Bradlea
Bradlea is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Bradley, which originated as an English surname derived from the Old English words 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (woodland clearing or meadow).…
Brahima
Brahima is a masculine name with roots in West African cultures, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Burkina Faso. It is a regional variation of Ibrahim, which itself is the…
Brana
Brana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. The name means 'protection' or 'defense,' deriving from Slavic words related to…
Brandea
Brandea is a feminine name with possible roots in Germanic languages, potentially related to 'brand' meaning 'fire' or 'sword.' It may also be a feminine elaboration of Brandon or Branden. This…
Branlea
Branlea is a modern masculine name that appears to blend elements of traditional names like Brandon or Branson with a nature-inspired suffix '-lea,' which often refers to meadows or clearings in Old…
Branna
Branna is a feminine name with Celtic and Irish origins. The name carries multiple potential meanings, including 'raven,' 'strength,' or 'beauty' depending on its specific Gaelic derivation. In Irish…
Branndea
Branndea is an uncommon feminine name with unclear origins, possibly a modern creation or variant spelling. It may be related to the masculine Brandon (from the Old English place name meaning 'hill…
Brasilia
Portuguese place name
"land of brazilwood; ember-colored land"
The name of the 20th-century-created capital of Brazil has a good measure of Latin rhythm and could make a possible female choice, while Brazil might work for a boy.
Brawlea
Brawlea is an extremely rare masculine name with unclear origins. It may be a modern invention or a variant spelling of names like Brawley, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place…
Braya
Braya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Braya, a place name in Spain, or a feminine form of Bray, which has Irish and French roots meaning 'hill' or 'swamp.'…
Brea
Spelling variation of Bria or short form of Breana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
Brea is another spin on the increasingly-popular Bria, another entry in the stylish Mia-Leah-Gia sisterhood. While Bria is on the charts with an arrow toward the top, Brea is used more quietly, maybe…
Breagha
Scottish
"beautiful"
A bright and breezy Scottish name which is little known outside its native land.
Breana
Variation of Briana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented — probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian,…
Breanna
Variation of Brianna, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want…
Breawna
Breawna is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative variant of names like Breanna, Brianna, or Briana. These names have…
Breda
Breda is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. Primarily of Irish origin, it's a shortened form of Bridget, derived from the Celtic goddess Brigid, meaning "exalted one" or "strength." In…
Aletia
Aletia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'aletheia' meaning 'truth.' It can also be considered a variation of the name Alethea or Althea. While relatively uncommon, this elegant…