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Bertunga is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a creative elaboration of the Germanic name element "bert" meaning "bright" or "famous," combined with a unique suffix.…
Berylla is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek word 'beryllos,' referring to the beryl gemstone. This semi-precious stone has been valued since ancient times, giving the name…
Bessa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Albanian word for 'faith' or 'loyalty,' making it particularly meaningful in Albanian communities. Alternatively, it…
Hebrew
"Daughter of Jehovah"
Also spelled Bethia and Bithiah, this Old Testament name could wear well today. Bethea might make an original way to honor an ancestral Elizabeth or get to the nickname Beth.
"house of mercy"
Unlike other place names, this one might be tied too tightly to a single locale -- the Maryland suburb of D. C. -- to work as a first name.
"daughter of Jehovah"
Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential.
Bethsheba is a feminine name derived from the biblical Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah who later married King David and became mother to Solomon. The name comes from Hebrew elements meaning 'daughter of…
Betia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In some contexts, it appears as a diminutive of Elizabeth or Beatrice, carrying their meanings of 'pledged to God' or 'bringer of joy'…
Betiana is a feminine name of Spanish and Latin American origin, particularly popular in Argentina. It may have evolved as a variation of Bethany or Elizabeth, both names with Hebrew roots. The name…
Diminutive of Alzbeta, Czech
"pledged to God"
Bětka is a Czech nickname for Alžběta, the Czech and Slovak variation of Elizabeth.
Betrys is a feminine name with Welsh origins, representing a Celtic variant of Beatrice. The traditional name Beatrice comes from Latin 'Beatrix,' meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed.'…
Betula is an uncommon feminine name derived from the scientific Latin name for the birch tree (Betula). The birch has significant cultural importance in many northern European traditions, symbolizing…
Diminutive of Běta, Czech
Bětuška is derived from Běta, a short form of Alžběta, the Czech variation of Elizabeth. Even in the Czech Republic, Bětuška is rarely used as a given name.
Beula is a feminine name variant of Beulah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'married' or 'married woman.' It appears in the Bible (Isaiah 62:4) where it refers to the land of Israel being reunited…
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Bridget variation that's the root of the unattractive nickname Biddy. Bedelia is another spelling.
Biela is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish and Czech, it derives from 'biały' or 'bílý' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' It may also connect to the…
Italian
"blond"
As with the English-language cartoon Blondie, more a description than a name.
Scandinavian variation of Bridget, Gaelic, or feminine form of Birger
"strength or exalted one; help, rescue"
Not to be confused with the Hungarian and German Brigitta, Birgitta is often considered the classic Scandinavian form of the Irish Bridget, used in Iceland, Denmark, The Netherlands, Sweden, and…
Feminine variation of Bjorn, Swedish
"bear"
Birna is unlikely to be a hit in the US, but it's a current favorite in Iceland. Birna is also used in Finland and Scandinavia.
Icelandic
"exalted or rescue"
An Icelandic diminutive of Birgitta turned popular first name there, currently ranking among the Top 30 girl names in Iceland. Parent name Birgitta is either a Nordic variant of Brigitta, from the…
