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Welsh
"son of Owen"
A respelling of Bowen that gives the option of cozy nickname Wyn/Wynnie as well as Bo.
Bradlee as a feminine name represents a modern trend of traditionally masculine names being adapted for girls. Originally an English surname derived from "brad" meaning "broad" and "lee" meaning…
Brinn is a feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily Welsh and Irish. It likely derives from Welsh elements meaning 'hill' or 'mound,' or possibly from the Irish word 'bron' meaning 'sorrow.' Some…
Baily is a feminine name with Old English origins, traditionally a surname derived from 'bailiff,' describing someone who served as a court officer or land manager. As a first name, it gained…
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…
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
Bellina is a delicate feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of the name Bella, meaning 'beautiful.' The suffix '-ina' adds a sense of endearment, essentially…
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.
Bethanie is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variation of Bethany. The name refers to the biblical village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha,…
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Pronounced a la Bette (Betty) Davis or Bette (Bet) Midler, a twentieth-century relic. Though if the equally vintage Betty comes back, Bette may be close behind.
Beverlee is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Beverly. Originally an Old English surname derived from 'beofor' (beaver) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), meaning 'beaver stream' or…
Blaike is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Blake, which originated as an Old English surname meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' The distinctive spelling with 'ai' instead of…
Breann is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of the classic name Brianna, which itself derives from the masculine Irish name Brian, meaning 'high' or 'noble.' This contemporary…
American invented name
Nouveau syllable compound that could appeal to parents looking to honor a Brenda or Brendan in their life.
Yiddish
"brown"
A name heard in the Jewish community and another addition to the color name list.
Bailor is an uncommon feminine name with English origins, functioning historically as an occupational surname for someone who served as a bailiff or official. As a first name, Bailor carries…
Arabic
"virgin"
A soft and elegant Arabic name used primarily among Muslims.
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…
Arabic, Spanish
"lady; berry"
Bright, friendly, and multicultural, Baya is both an Arabic title-name meaning "lady" and a Spanish word name, with the sweet meaning of "berry". Most of its real world usage is owing to its Arabic…
Bena is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'wisdom' or 'understanding,' while in some African languages, particularly Swahili, it can mean 'truth'…
