By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Averey is a masculine name with Old English and French origins, serving as a variant spelling of Avery. Originally a surname derived from Alfred or the Norman-French 'Alberich,' meaning 'elf ruler'…
Avory is a gender-neutral name that has traditionally been used more often for boys. It has multiple possible origins: it may be a variant of Avery (derived from the Old English 'aelf' meaning elf…
Baley is a masculine name with multiple possible origins, potentially derived from Old English 'bailiff' (an official or steward), or as a variant of Bailey, which historically referred to the outer…
Baily is a gender-neutral name primarily used for boys, derived from the Old English term 'baili,' meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward.' Originally a surname denoting someone who held this administrative…
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…
Bayley is a name with English origins, traditionally used as a surname derived from 'bailiff' or 'bailey' (referring to the outer wall of a castle). As a given name, it gained popularity in recent…
Bayly is a masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English terms meaning 'bailiff' or 'steward.' It was historically a surname given to those who held administrative positions on…
Bailby is an uncommon masculine name with Old English origins. It likely developed as a surname before transitioning to a given name, deriving from a combination of 'bail' (enclosed land) and 'by'…
Banky is an uncommon masculine name that likely developed as a diminutive nickname before occasionally being used as a given name. It may derive from surnames like Banks or Bankhead, or possibly stem…
English and Scottish
"where birches grow"
Americans may not realize Barclay is the phonetic spelling of the British Berkeley -- though both sound like old-fashioned butler names.
Berky is an unusual masculine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Berk-' or as a nickname derived from a surname. It may have Germanic roots, possibly connected…
Bardey is an uncommon masculine name with likely origins as a variant of Bard or a surname adapted for first-name use. The name connects to the medieval occupation of a bard—a professional…
Barklay is a masculine name of Scottish origin, a variant spelling of Barclay, which derived from the Old English place name 'beorc-leah' meaning 'birch tree meadow' or 'birch wood.' The name…
Barrclay is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Barclay, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from the Old English elements 'beorc' (birch tree) and 'leah' (clearing…
English
"grower or seller of barley"
A bit too bad-boy (think bars, beer, Harley) for us, as well as being the name of a grain.
Barny is a masculine name generally considered a diminutive or variant spelling of Barnaby or Bernard. The name Barnaby comes from an Aramaic origin meaning "son of prophecy" or "son of consolation,"…
Barrey is a variant spelling of Barry, which originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Báire' meaning 'descendant of Báire' (spear-point). This particular spelling with the double 'e'…
French form of Bartholomew
While Barthelemy does not garner much attention these days, it has a storied history in French-speaking countries. Notable bearers include geologist and explorer Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond,…
Bartelby is a masculine name with literary connections, most notably from Herman Melville's short story "Bartleby, the Scrivener." The name derives from Bartholomew, which comes from the Aramaic…
Barthélemy is the French form of Bartholomew, derived from the Aramaic name Bar-Talmay, meaning "son of Talmai" or "son of the furrows." This distinguished name carries significant historical weight…
