Queen and Princess Names Starting With B

Bari

Italian place name

A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.

Bariah

Arabic

"does well"

A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.

Barit

Barit is an uncommon feminine name with possible Scandinavian or Germanic roots. The name may be a variant of Birgit or Berit, both derived from the Celtic name Brigid, meaning 'exalted one' or…

Barra

Irish

"fair-headed"

Barra is a Gaelic-speaking island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, that's been inhabited since the Neolithic era. A male nickname for Finbarr in Ireland, as well as a stand-alone name, Barra was used…

Barree

Barree is an uncommon feminine name that likely represents a variant spelling of 'Barry' or 'Barrie,' which originated as a surname derived from place names in Wales and Ireland. These place names…

Barret

Barret as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover of what is traditionally a masculine name and surname. Derived from Old German elements meaning 'bear strength,' Barret has…

Bartolomea

Aramaic

"of the furrow"

Feminine form of Bartolomeo

Basha

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.

Bashya

Bashya is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. In Hebrew, it may be related to 'Bat-Sheva' (daughter of seven) or could be a variant of Basha, which has Slavic origins. In some South Asian…

Basia

Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek

"foreign woman"

Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…

Basil

Greek

"royal"

This ancient Greek male name, well-used in Britain, also has an herbal quality that may explain its increasing use for girls. While as a name it rhymes with dazzle, the herb has a long a, making the…

Basilia

Greek, feminine variation of Basil

Rare but attractive female form of Basil.

Basilie

Basilie is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the masculine name Basil (Basilius in Latin), meaning "royal" or "kingly." This elegant name carries aristocratic connotations and has…

Basja

Basja is a feminine name with Slavic and Dutch origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Barbara or occasionally Batsheba. In Dutch contexts, it's pronounced 'BAH-shah,' while in Slavic languages…

Basma

Arabic

"smile"

A sweet and warm Arabic name with a meaning to match.

Bassilly

Bassilly is an uncommon feminine name with possible Egyptian Coptic Christian origins. It may be related to the male name Basil, which comes from the Greek word 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.'…

Bassy

Bassy is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form or nickname. It may derive from names like Sebastian or Bass, or it could relate to music, referencing the bass sound or instrument.…

Bastia

Bastia is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from geographical origins, most notably the city of Bastia on the French island of Corsica. The place name itself comes from 'bastita,' meaning…

Bastiana

Greek, feminine variation of Bastian

"revered"

This feminization of Bastian really stems from Sebastian — a Latin name that came from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "honored" or "revered".

Bastienne

Variation of Sebastienne, French

"person from Sebastia"

Rare French option for girls, but feels familiar thanks to the popularity of Sebastian.