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Scandinavian variation of Brighid
"strength"
Birgit is pronounced with a hard ' g ' and is one of the many international versions of the Irish Bridget. Birgit Nilsson was a celebrated Swedish operatic soprano.
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…
Birgitte is a feminine name of Scandinavian origin, primarily used in Denmark and Norway as a variant of Bridget. The name derives from the Celtic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high…
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…
Birte is a feminine Danish and German name, derived from the Old Norse Birgit or Bridget, ultimately stemming from the Celtic name meaning 'exalted one' or 'high, noble.' Popular in Scandinavia and…
Birtha is a feminine name with Germanic roots, functioning as a variation of Bertha, which derives from the elements 'beraht' or 'bright' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' This ancient name carries…
Birtie is a feminine name with English origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Bertha or Birdie. Bertha derives from Germanic elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous,' while Birdie refers…
Bithia is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible as the name of a daughter of Pharaoh who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile River. The name derives from the Hebrew…
Diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The archetypal diminutive, in every sense of the word. Bitsy enjoyed some use as a nickname in the era when children were named after family members and then called by a cute pet name: Chip, Skip,…
Biviane is a feminine name that appears to be a rare variant of Viviane or Vivian, with the initial 'B' creating a distinctive adaptation. The traditional name Vivian derives from the Latin 'vivus'…
Invented name
Along with Siri, Alexa, and Cortana, Bixby joins the ranks of virtual assistant names.
Bizou is a delightful feminine name derived from the French word meaning 'kiss' or 'little kiss.' This charming, affectionate name carries a sense of sweetness and endearment with its playful sound.…
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Bizzy has a 1930s wisecracking waitress -- think Mitzi, Flossie, Fanny -- feel to it, yet at the same time feels like a fresh, modern nickname for Elizabeth. Given that any Bizzy better be, this name…
"birch tree"
Associated with the mononymic Icelandic singer and her iconic swan dress.
Destined to remain a one-person name -- in this country anyway.
Icelandic or Scottish
"breeze or field"
Blær is a rare Icelandic name meaning "light gust or breeze" that made headlines due to one family's battle to be allowed to use it for their daughter. Iceland has strict name laws and it is not…
Blain is a feminine adaptation of what was traditionally a masculine name and surname of Scottish and Gaelic origin. The name derives from the Gaelic 'blàthán,' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' though…
Blais is an uncommon name with French origins, traditionally used as a masculine name but appearing here as feminine. It derives from the Latin name 'Blasius,' which was borne by a Christian saint…
Blaiz is a contemporary, edgy variation of the name Blaise, which has French and Latin origins. The traditional Blaise derives from the Latin name 'Blasius,' associated with Saint Blaise, a physician…
