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Bet is a short, sweet name that serves as a diminutive of Elizabeth, one of history's most enduring female names. While Beth is the more common nickname, Bet offers an even more concise alternative…
Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet
If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
American invented name from Louisiana Creole
You know who Beyonce is. One of the most famous people in the world. When she was born, her name was truly unique; it was a riff on her mom's maiden name, Biyence, with an accent over the final E.…
When superstar Beyoncé was born, her name was truly unique; it was a spin on her mom's maiden name, Biyence, with an accent over the final E. Though we traditionally think of beloved celebrities…
Bibiane is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin name Viviana, meaning 'alive' or 'full of life.' The name has roots in early Christianity through Saint Bibiana (or Viviana), a…
Spanish
"welcome"
Somewhat unwieldy, but would certainly make your little girl feel wanted.
Billina is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a diminutive form of names like Wilhelmina or Sybilla, adding the feminine diminutive suffix "-ina" to create a more endearing variant. The…
English, German, Danish, and Swedish surname and tree name
"dweller in the birch wood"
One of the rarer tree names, Birch evokes imagery of the beautiful paper-white bark tree. Although a unisex name, the most notable people named Birch are men, such as Indiana senator Birch Evans Bayh…
Nature name
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
Diminutive of Bo- names
Cheeky nickname better left off the birth certificate.
Braelon is a contemporary feminine name with a modern feel, though it's also used for boys. This name appears to be a creative construction, possibly blending elements from names like Brae (Scottish…
Brana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. The name means 'protection' or 'defense,' deriving from Slavic words related to…
Branna is a feminine name with Celtic and Irish origins. The name carries multiple potential meanings, including 'raven,' 'strength,' or 'beauty' depending on its specific Gaelic derivation. In Irish…
Celtic
"blessed raven"
This is an attractive Celtic mythological name, popular in Wales and a cousin of the better known Bronwyn. In Welsh mythology, Branwen was turned into a bird.
Virtue name
Modern virtue names aren't always subtle, and Bravery definitely cuts to the chase. It's a bold choice—one your teenager might begrudge. Talisa Soto and Benjamin Bratt used it as a middle name, where…
"twisted thread"
French
"woman with brown hair"
Brunette is an unusual feminine name derived from the French word for a woman with brown hair. While more commonly recognized as a descriptive term rather than a given name, it has occasionally been…
English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy. You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an…
French place-name; also color name
It's a place. It's a wine. It's a color. -- no wonder trend-heavy Burgundy's been discovered as a name.
English, diminutive of Elizabeth
Yes, it's a word name, but Busy is also a rare pet form of Elizabeth. And yes, actress Busy Philipps was christened Elizabeth--she was given the nickname because she was such an active child. She…
