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Bernot is a masculine name with French and Germanic origins, likely derived as a variant or diminutive of Bernard. The root name Bernard combines the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and…
German
"bright strength"
One bright spot: famous namesake Threepenny Opera playwright Berthold (later known as Bertolt) Brecht.
Welsh
"son of Evan"
This Welsh surname might be an interesting alternative to the popular Evan, though that Bev beginning conjures up a fifty-five-year-old woman named Beverly.
Place-name
Name of a tiny Bahamian island that's better suited to a girl.
Slovene variation of Albin, Latin
"white"
A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.
Slovene and Croatian variation of Blaise, French
"to lisp, stammer"
Once a Top 15 name in Slovenia, now at risk of falling out of the Top 100. In Slovene, the Ž is pronounced like an English ZH.
Bonaventura is a masculine name with Latin origins, meaning 'good fortune' or 'good luck.' Composed of 'bona' (good) and 'ventura' (fortune), this name carries auspicious connotations of prosperity…
Judeo-Italian
"lovely youth"
A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.
Slovene diminutive of Boris, Slavic
"to fight"
The first syllable of Boris, popular independently in Slovenia. There, it is currently rising in popularity.
English
"flood plain"
Rarely heard name that could sub for Graham.
"firebrand, sword"
Rugged and straightforward brand-new name, though you might not like the idea of branding your son.
Place-name from Czech town of Brandy's
Possible hero name, via Louis Brandeis, an influential lawyer and the first Jewish justice of the U. S. Supreme Court.
irish
"little raven"
Branigan, also spelled Branagan or Brannigan, is an Irish name full of energy and cheer. It was the title of a 1975 John Wayne movie, and Zapp Brannigan is the antihero of the animated sitcom…
Cornish
"crow"
Derived from Cornish brano , meaning "crow; raven".
Branten is a masculine name likely derived as a variant spelling of Branton or Brenton. These names typically originate from English place names combining 'brom' (broom plant) and 'tun' (settlement…
Brantin is a rare masculine name that appears to be a modern coinage or variant of names like Brandon, Brenton, or Quintin. With its strong consonant sounds and two-syllable structure, it fits well…
Briggham is a masculine name of English origin, likely derived from a surname that originally referred to someone from Brigg, a place name meaning 'bridge.' It bears similarities to the more common…
Scandinavian
"brother"
One of the more unfamiliar Nordic choices, a perfect set-up for the nickname Brody.
Brok is a masculine name with several potential origins. In Norse tradition, it may relate to Brokkr, the dwarf who forged Thor's hammer in mythology. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it can…
Irish
"dweller near the Brosna River"
Actor Pierce made both his first and last name appealing.
