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Brynnleigh is a contemporary feminine name that combines the Welsh element 'bryn' meaning 'hill' with the popular suffix '-leigh,' creating a modern elaboration of the shorter name Brynn. This…
Variation of Briar, English
"a thorny patch"
Bryar is a respelling of Briar, a trendy botanical name that is used nearly equally for girls and boys. About 50 baby girls were named Bryar last year, compared with about 500 named Briar.
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Invented literary name
A character name in George R. R. Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series, featured in the GOT prequel House of the Dragon .In the series, the name is a feminine form of Baelon, the character's paternal…
Brayleigh is a modern feminine name that embodies contemporary naming trends combining popular sounds and elements. Created as a variation blending the popular prefix 'Bray-' (as in Brayden) with the…
Braylynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary American naming trends combining popular sounds and elements. Created by blending the popular prefix "Bray-" (found in names like…
Irish variation of Brighid
"strength or exalted one"
Brigid is the simpler Irish version of the name of the goddess of fire, which may also be spelled Brighid. Other variations include Bridget, the most usual spelling in the U.S., and the French…
Blakley is a feminine name with English origins, though it's also used occasionally for boys. Originally a surname derived from Old English elements 'blæc' (black) and 'leah' (clearing, meadow),…
Irish, from Brid, Brigh, Brigid
A short, breezy name with a sophisticated yet upbeat image, that doesn't betray its Irish roots. Bree first came to notice here in 1971 via the complex prostitute character in the movie Klute , which…
French variation of Brighid
Brigitte is the French version of the ancient Irish Brighid long associated with 1950s sex symbol Brigitte Bardot. If you want to pronounce Brigitte the French way, it's brih-ZHEET.
Blima is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, commonly used in Jewish communities, particularly among those with Eastern European ancestry. The name is believed to be derived from the Slavic word…
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A fragrant floral name that would be great as a middle name. Bloom is the name of the character in TV's Winx Club who, Harry Potter-style, gets sent to fairy college. Also a surname —such as actor…
Boston as a feminine name represents the growing trend of using place names for children. Originally known primarily as the Massachusetts city named after an English town (derived from 'Botolph's…
English from Dutch
"burnt wine"
The alcohol-laced member of the Randy-Candy-Mandy sorority of 1970s to 80s nickname names; now pretty much on the wagon.
Spelling variation of Bria or short form of Breana, English
"strong, virtuous and honorable"
Brea is another spin on the increasingly-popular Bria, another entry in the stylish Mia-Leah-Gia sisterhood. While Bria is on the charts with an arrow toward the top, Brea is used more quietly, maybe…
Irish
"one with broad eyes"
Has the energetic-Irish-slightly-boyish image that many modern parents love.
English, Yiddish
"bailiff; white; bashful"
Reminiscent of well-established choices like Bella and Beulah, but also of trendy options like Baylor, Kayla, and Bailey, Bayla is a name with a variety of different origins. Also spelled as Baila…
Berklee is a modern feminine name likely inspired by the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. This institutional association gives the name artistic and musical…
Bellarose is a feminine compound name combining the Italian word "bella," meaning beautiful, with the classic floral name "Rose." This modern creation blends romance languages with English naming…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
The sweetest and most sensitive of the pet names for Elizabeth, now also one of the most dated.
