Unique Girl Names that Start With B

Bunny

Animal name or English diminutive of Berenice, Greek

"she who brings victory"

Bunny may be adorable, but is it really enough of a name for your daughter? Plus if Buffy is fluffy, what would that make Bunny? Still, Bunny as a baby name is in the spotlight since Bryan Adams…

Berta

Spanish, Catalan, Italian, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovene, Scandinavian variation of Bertha

"bright"

A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US…

Bettina

Diminutive of Elizabeth

"God is my oath"

Bettina is a dainty ballerina version of Betty, that has not been heard much since its 1950s-60s heyday. Bettina appeared in the Danielle Steele novel Loving, and in real life as one of Grace Kelly's…

Brave

English word name

"showing courage"

A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.

Bee

Animal name or English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin

"she who brings happiness"

We've seen Beatrice and Beatrix climb in popularity, along with traditional nickname Bea. And now there's Bee, giving it a buzzy nature world spin, plus a tie to popular late night TV''s Samantha…

Beryl

Greek

"sea-green jewel"

Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.

Bithiah

Hebrew

"daughter of Yahweh"

An Old Testament name, Bithiah is a bit like Tabitha, Keziah, and Beulah in sound, but heard far less often. In the Bible, Bithiah is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one…

Brenlyn

American invented name

Nouveau syllable compound that could appeal to parents looking to honor a Brenda or Brendan in their life.

Bay

English word, Old English

"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"

One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May…

Bijou

French

"jewel"

Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.

Breezy

English word name

"pleasantly windy"

This light and cheerful word name conjured up imagery of breezy days at the beach, kids flying kites, or wind blowing through the trees — all lovely associations. Sixteen baby girls were named Breezy…

Brienne

Modern invented name

There aren't many characters in the notoriously amoral world of Game of Thrones with a spotless record of moral righteousness -- but Brienne of Tarth comes close. She's one of the most accomplished,…

Bright

English word name

"bright"

Bright is a rare yet intriguing word name used for a female character in Ann Patchett's novel The Dutch House.

Bernadine

German

"brave as a bear"

As dated as the old Pat Boone song.

Brennley

American invented name, variation of Brinley, English

"burnt meadow"

Along with Brenley, a rising surname-style name for girls.

Bryony

Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…

Bess

English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.

Briony

Spelling variation of Bryony, Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400…

Birdsong

Word name

A whimsical word- and last name with cottagecore vibes, Birdsong combines the appeal of animal names with musical choices, and just a touch of The Hunger Games universe too. While it could make a…

Babe

Word name or diminutive of Barbara

You can call your baby "babe," but don't name her that.