Queen and Princess Names Starting With B

Brisa

Spanish

"breeze"

Brisa is commonly used in Latino families, all but unheard of in others.

Briseida

Variation of Briseis

Variation of Greek mythology name Briseis.

Briseis

Greek

In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad…

Briseyda

Briseyda is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Briseis,' a character in Homer's 'Iliad' who was a maiden captured by Achilles during the Trojan War. This elegant name has gained…

Brisha

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…

Brishia

Brishia is a contemporary feminine name with uncertain etymology, likely a modern creation or variation of names like Bricia, Brisha, or Trisha. The name has a melodic quality with its soft…

Bronwen

Welsh

"white breast"

Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound somewhat international — we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is an Anglicization, since the -wyn ending…

Bronwyn

Welsh

"white breast"

One of the loveliest of the Welsh names , striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding…

Brook

English nature name

"small stream"

Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.

Bryony

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…

Bríd

Bríd is a feminine Irish name that represents the original Gaelic form of Bridget. This ancient name honors Brigid, one of Ireland's most beloved patron saints, as well as the pre-Christian Celtic…

Brídín

Irish

"exalted one"

Interesting Irish diminutive of Bridget or Bríd.

Bríet

Icelandic

"exalted or rescue"

Icelandic short form of Birgitta, which may derive from the Irish Brighid "exalted one" or from the male Norse name Birger, meaning "help, rescue". A famous bearer is Icelandic feminist Bríet…

Brío

Brío is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, meaning "vigor" or "energy." It embodies a sense of liveliness, spirit, and dynamic character. The name reflects qualities of enthusiasm and…