By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Russian, diminutive of Venedikt, variation of Benedict
Vanya is much more familiar.
Venka is a masculine name with roots in various cultures. In Bulgarian, it's a diminutive form of names containing 'ven' which often relates to 'venets' meaning 'crown' or 'wreath'. In Indian…
Benja is a masculine name with multiple cultural connections. It can function as a shortened form of Benjamin, which has Hebrew origins meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." In…
Bentlea is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Bentley or Bentlee. The origin is likely Anglo-Saxon, derived from 'bent' (coarse grass) and 'lea' or 'leigh'…
Bogdasha is a masculine name of Slavic origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Bogdan. The root name Bogdan combines the Slavic elements 'bog' meaning 'god' and 'dan' meaning…
Bogdashka is a masculine name with Slavic origins, likely derived from the name Bogdan, which combines the Slavic elements 'bog' meaning 'god' and 'dan' meaning 'given.' Thus, Bogdan translates to…
Russian variation of Daniel
Appealing Daniel diminutive, similar to other Russian names like Vanya and Ilya.
Word name
Wildly optimistic -- and unrealistic -- choice.
Bonaventura is a masculine name with Latin origins, meaning 'good fortune' or 'good luck.' Composed of 'bona' (good) and 'ventura' (fortune), this name carries auspicious connotations of prosperity…
Boslea is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may have evolved as a variant of surnames like Bosley or place names found in parts of England. The name has a distinctive quality with…
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 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…
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…
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…
Bromlea is an uncommon masculine name likely derived from English toponymic origins. It appears to combine 'brom' (from Old English 'brom' meaning broom plant or gorse) with 'lea' (meaning meadow or…
Place-name
One place-name that's far off the beaten track, and better for girls, despite the connection with the dated Irma.
Busta is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It may derive from the Italian word 'busta' meaning 'envelope' or as a…
Cecha is an uncommon masculine name with possible Slavic origins. It may be related to the Czech cultural group, as 'Čech' refers to a Czech person in several Slavic languages. Alternatively, it…
Place name
The sidekick in a John Wayne western.
Hindi
"wanderer"
The name of the visionary second-century BC Indian physician, a definer of diseases and believer in a sound mind and body: a worthy inspiration.
