By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hungarian form of Basil
"royal"
Vazul is a variation of Vászoly, which originates from the Greek Basil. It was most famously the name of a member of the House of Árpád, a grandson of a Grand Prince of the Hungarians - fitting,…
Irish
"strife"
Breasal is one native Irish name virtually never used in the US. It's better known via its surname form, Breslin, as in classic New York columnist Jimmy.
English from French
"fair, handsome"
Could be a possible and more modern, namesake for Uncle Neal.
Beell is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant spelling of 'Beal' or 'Bell.' These names typically derive from Old English, French, or Germanic sources, with meanings…
Beill is an uncommon masculine name with obscure origins. It may relate to Gaelic or Celtic naming traditions, possibly as a variant spelling of names like Beall or Bell, which can mean 'handsome' or…
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.…
Beall is a masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from a surname that originally denoted someone living near a prominent hill or was related to the Gaelic term 'beul' meaning 'mouth' or…
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 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.
Bernal is a masculine name of Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'wald' meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful.' Historically, it was used as both a surname and given…
Bernardel is a masculine name that appears to be a diminutive or variant form of Bernard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'brave' and 'hardy' or 'strong as a bear.' The suffix '-el' gives…
Bertoll is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely developed as a variant of names like Berthold or Bertold, which combine the Old Germanic elements 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or…
Bertell is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant or diminutive form of names containing the element "bert," which means "bright" or "famous." This element appears in many classic…
Bertol is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of Berthold or Berthold, derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous' (berht) and 'rule' or 'govern' (wald). This concise form…
Bertil is a masculine Scandinavian name with strong Nordic roots, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name Bertulfr, combining elements meaning 'bright' or…
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…
Bil is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of names like William, Wilbur, or Bilal, or it could derive from Norse mythology, where Bil was a divine figure…
English
"black well or stream"
Dark.
"well near the woods"
Waspy-sounding choice, well known in literature for Boswell's Life of Johnson .
"well where the gorse grows; bramble well"
An unexpected route to nicknames Bram or Wells, this English surname derives from a historical hamlet in England, whose exact location has been lost to time. It comes from the Old English word for…
