By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English from French
"fair, handsome"
Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.
Beil is a masculine name of Germanic origin, possibly derived from the German word 'beil' meaning 'axe' or 'hatchet.' It may also have roots as a surname before transitioning to use as a first name.…
Beel is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name 'Baal,' which referred to various deities in ancient Middle Eastern religions. Alternatively,…
English
"prayer"
A famous seventh-century saint and church historian whose name has not survived as well as his works. Known as the Venerable Bede, this Benedictine monk is considered the first known writer of…
Czech
"white"
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
Simplicity and pleasant associations give the word Bell real possibility as a first name -- but somehow it seems better for a girl, a la Belle.
Beli is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Celtic tradition, particularly Welsh mythology, Beli was a divine figure, sometimes identified as Beli Mawr (Beli the Great), an ancestral…
Benn is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ben, which itself is often a short form of Benjamin or Benedict. Benjamin derives from Hebrew, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of…
Beng is a masculine name with origins in several Southeast Asian cultures, particularly in the Philippines and parts of Malaysia. In Filipino contexts, it often serves as a nickname for names like…
Diminutive of Richard
"dominant ruler"
Dick was a once-common short form of Richard; replaced by Rick or Richie, and finally by the full name itself. Rude meaning -- make that two rude meanings -- pretty much knocks this one out of…
Spanish place name
Mino is traditionally a name for people born along Spain's Minho River or Rio Mino. It may be a surname or a first name.
Beno is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of Benedict (meaning 'blessed'), Benjamin ('son of the right hand'), or various Slavic names containing the element…
German
"mountain, hill"
Earthbound surname that few would make as first choice.
Burg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word meaning 'fortress,' 'castle,' or 'fortified settlement.' Historically, it functioned primarily as a surname for people who lived…
"bear"
Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.
American nickname
The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a…
Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…
"kettle-shaped hollow"
When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…
Birt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It may also have…
Vlas is a masculine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russia and Eastern European countries. It derives from the Greek name 'Blasios' (Blaise), which passed into Slavic languages.…
