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Albanian, Hungarian, Mongolian, Slovene, Korean, "snow; foreign; brown, grey; pine tree; purple"
"snow; foreign; brown, grey; pine tree; purple"
A name with a multitude of meanings, Bora means "snow" in Albanian (via borë , and pronounced BAW-ruh); "foreign" in Hungarian, where it is a variation of Borbála, a form of Barbara (pronounced as…
Scandinavian, variation of Birgit or Britt
"strength or exalted one"
If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.
English place-name
Brixton, the name of a neighborhood in London, is one of the fastest-rising place-names for baby boys, up more than 100 points on the most recent US popularity list. Besides its association with the…
Brookelyn is a feminine name that represents a modern elaboration of Brooklyn, which itself originated as a place name referring to the New York City borough. This stylized spelling emerged in the…
Variation of Brooklyn, English from Dutch
"marshland"
Brooklyn is a theoretically unisex name that in reality is 98 percent female, while variations Brooklynn and Brooklynne are all-girl.
Spelling variation of Bliss, English word name
"bliss"
This spelling of Blyss was used for about 20 baby girls in the US last year, but it doesn't add anything to the original.
Variation of Briana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
While this spelling is running a close second on the popularity charts to the original Briana, it feels more invented — probably because it is. Some parents may want to move further away from Brian,…
Breelyn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends combining familiar elements in new ways. Likely a blend of the prefix 'Bree' (possibly from Brianna or Breanna) with the…
Variation of Briar, English
"thorny patch"
Briar, but less wordy, more surname-y.
Baleigh is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Bailey. While Bailey originated as an occupational surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'berry clearing,' Baleigh transforms…
Beverley is a primarily feminine name (though historically used for both genders) with Old English origins meaning 'beaver stream' or 'beaver meadow.' Originally a place name in Yorkshire, England,…
Brailey is a feminine name of modern origin, likely developed as a contemporary variation of names like Bailey or Braylee. With its soft sound and trendy 'ley' ending, Brailey fits well with current…
Bridgett is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Bridget, originating from the Irish name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'strength.' Associated with the Celtic goddess Brighid and…
Latin
"blessed"
In fashion limbo with Anita and Juanita.
Diminutive of Albertine or Alberta, English or Germanic
"noble, bright"
So uncool it's cool! Bertie makes for a boyish nickname for Alberta, Roberta, Bertille, Albertine... or just use it on its own, à la Billie or Frankie. Old school unisex nickname names are back in…
Spanish
"pretty"
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
Celtic
"from Brittany"
One of a number of single-syllable unisex B-names, Brett was first spotted as a female name in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises , via the dashing and seductive Lady Brett Ashley, who was a captivating…
Brianda is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, derived from a feminine form of Brian. The original name Brian comes from Celtic roots meaning 'high' or 'noble.' Brianda carries a…
Brocha is a feminine name with Jewish origins, primarily used in Yiddish-speaking and Orthodox Jewish communities. The name derives from the Hebrew word for 'blessing' (ברכה, 'bracha'), reflecting…
Brooklin is a feminine name representing a modern geographic-inspired choice, derived from the famous New York City borough of Brooklyn. This spelling variation with the 'in' ending gives it a…
