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English occupational surname
"flag bearer"
Brand-new surname-name rising for both genders (though leaning masculine) that might appeal to Marvel fans, as in Bruce Banner, and as a patriotic choice, in reference to "The Star-Spangled Banner",…
Barah
Barah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from 'barakah' meaning 'blessing' or 'divine favor.' The name carries connotations of prosperity and good fortune in many Middle Eastern…
Barbette
Barbette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Barbara. Barbara derives from Greek, meaning "foreign" or "strange," while the '-ette' suffix adds a sense of…
Barbie
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Despite the voluptuous doll's various career choices, from astronaut to doctor, her name still remains a euphemism for "bimbo".
Barrett
German
"bear strength"
There are a surprising number of baby boys named Barrett each year in the US -- nearly 1800 -- along with 30 baby girls. Which is more than many people might guess. Barrett does have an appealing…
Bartolomea
Aramaic
"of the furrow"
Feminine form of Bartolomeo
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.
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…
Bathilda
Germanic
"battle"
Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being sold to them as a…
Bathsheba
Hebrew
"daughter of an oath"
Popular with the Puritans, this name of the shrewd and beautiful wife of King David and mother of King Solomon could be a bit of a load for a modern girl to carry. Bathsheba is the name of the…
Battina
Battina is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant or elaboration of Bettina, which itself is a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Beatrice. Elizabeth comes from Hebrew elements meaning "my…
Bautista
Bautista is a feminine name of Spanish origin, though it is more commonly used as a surname or a masculine given name. Derived from the word 'bautista,' meaning 'baptist' in Spanish, it has…
Bay
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May…
Baya
Arabic, Spanish
"lady; berry"
Bright, friendly, and multicultural, Baya is both an Arabic title-name meaning "lady" and a Spanish word name, with the sweet meaning of "berry". Most of its real world usage is owing to its Arabic…
Bayan
Kurdish, Kazakh
"morning; woman"
A rare but rising unisex name — used more often on baby girls.
Baylee
Variation of Bailey, English occupational name
"law enforcer, bailiff"
This Bailey variation is the second most popular spelling for girls, and while the -ee ending does make it more feminine, it feels more substantial in the original form. Bailee and Bayley are two…
Bayley
Variation of Bailey, English occupational name
"law enforcer, bailiff"
Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way — Bailey — makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine alternative.
Bea
English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
Bea is a former old lady name that's cute again as a short form — and is now beginning to stand on its own. Bee is a variation that, like Bea, can work as a diminutive for any name that starts with…