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Bryndle is a rare feminine name with a rustic, nature-inspired quality. It appears to be a modern invention possibly influenced by similar-sounding names like Brynn, Brynja, and Brenda, combined with…
English
"burnt meadow"
Variant of Brinley and Brynley
Greek
"to sprout, to swell"
Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…
French diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"stranger"
A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era. Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film based on a Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) story about a cook who wins the lottery and prepares an…
Bellamarie is a beautiful compound name combining 'Bella,' meaning beautiful in Italian and Spanish, with 'Marie,' a classic form of Mary that has French origins. This elegant fusion creates a name…
Latin
"beautiful view"
Has a decidedly middle-aged image.
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Although she declared her independence as far back as the reign of Elizabeth I — Good Queen Bess, Bess now sounds less passé than Beth or Betsy.
Bessy is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Bessie. With English and Scottish roots, it carries the warm, friendly quality of traditional nicknames while…
English surname
"Brock's settlement"
Braxton has been a major hit of the 21st century for boys, and now parents are looking at it with fresh eyes for their daughters.
Braylon as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it originated and is more commonly used as a masculine name. Created as a modern American invention in the late 20th century,…
Spanish
"arms; nature name"
The name of a river that flows through Texas into the Gulf of Mexico is given to a dozen or so baby boys and a handful of girls each year. The name derives from Spanish río de los Brazos de Dios…
Yiddish
"brunette"
Once a traditional Jewish name, Breindel is now unlikely to be revived.
Irish
"son of Breasal"
Breslin is a classic Irish surname that's found its way onto the first name roles in the US, but only for girls.
English word name
" very bright and radiant; clever or talented"
This English word name meaning bright, clever, talented, and radiant, may be a lot to live up to. Brilliant would make a unique and offbeat virtue name for a parent with big dreams for their little…
Brionna is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Briana or Brianna, which ultimately derive from Celtic and Irish origins meaning 'strong,' 'virtuous,' or 'high.' The distinctive…
Spelling variation of Bryony, Greek
Briony may be the variation and Bryony the original, but many parents will see this as the more authentic-feeling version of this attractive botanical name. Melodic and bright, it was once a Top 400…
Brisha is a feminine name with a modern feel but possible roots in several traditions. It may have originated as a variation of Trisha (short for Patricia, meaning 'noble'), or as a creative blend of…
"small shoe"
Despite the bro-ish first syllable, more and more parents are catching on to Brogan as a girl name. Think of it as a modern update of Morgan.
Bryli is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of names like Brielle, Riley, or Brylee. With its contemporary spelling featuring the trendy 'y' substitution, Bryli reflects the…
Icelandic
"armour"
Sharp and bright, this Icelandic name comes from the Old Norse word from a coat of chain mail or an armour plate.
