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Italian variation of Benedicta, Latin
"blessed"
The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.
Short form of Rebecca
Modern, mini nickname for Rebecca, much fresher than Becca or Becky.
French
"jewel"
Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.
Braelin is a modern unisex name that has gained more popularity as a feminine name in recent decades. It appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of popular names like Brae (Scottish…
Variation of Braxton, English
"Brock's settlement"
A more feminine take on Braxton.
Breanne is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Breanna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian, a name of Irish and Celtic origin meaning "high" or "noble." This contemporary…
Form of Brighid, Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Brida, which may also be spelled Breda, is one of the many variations, Irish and otherwise, of the ancient saintly name Brighid. It's virtually unknown in the US, given to fewer than five baby girls…
Modern invented name
There aren't many characters in the notoriously amoral world of Game of Thrones with a spotless record of moral righteousness -- but Brienne of Tarth comes close. She's one of the most accomplished,…
English word name
"bright"
Bright is a rare yet intriguing word name used for a female character in Ann Patchett's novel The Dutch House.
Brigitta is a feminine name with rich historical roots, derived from the ancient Celtic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high goddess.' It's the Central European form of Bridget, particularly…
Yiddish, variant of BATYA
"foreign woman"
Basha bears a family resemblance to other newly popular Slavic names Sasha and Mischa, all of them hearty, warm and welcoming.
German
"brave as a bear"
As dated as the old Pat Boone song.
Binah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'understanding' or 'wisdom.' It comes from Hebrew philosophy and Kabbalah, where Binah represents the third sephirah on the Tree of Life, symbolizing…
Blayre is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Blair. With Scottish and Gaelic origins, the name traditionally means 'dweller on the plain' or 'field, plain.'…
American invented name, variation of Brinley, English
"burnt meadow"
Along with Brenley, a rising surname-style name for girls.
Brette is a feminine name of French origin, representing a feminine form of Brett, which derived from a Middle English surname meaning 'a Breton' or 'someone from Brittany.' The addition of the final…
Irish
Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et…
Brinda is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Indian traditions, particularly in Hindu culture, Brinda means 'tulsi plant' (holy basil) and carries associations with devotion and…
English
"from Brinsley"
The 'ley' ending makes this British surname name ripe for consideration as a feminine girls' name. Brinsley joins such sisters as Kinsley and Tinsley.
Britny is a feminine name that represents a simplified spelling variation of Brittany, which originally referred to a region in northwestern France. This streamlined version emerged during the trend…
