'Y' oh Why! (Boys Edition: A.B.C.)

Bartleby

English surname, probably related to Bartholomew

"son of the furrow"

Bartleby (that's his last name) the Scrivener is a famous Herman Melville character whose surprisingly powerful refrain was, "I would prefer not to." Or, in the immortal words of any two-year-old:…

Baxley

English

"baker's meadow"

A more unusual, if slightly snooty, masculine Bailey alternative.

Bay

English word, Old English

"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"

Like River and Lake, a cool, refreshing modern water-related choice. This name is also associated with bay leaves, the bay laurel, the contemporary term of endearment, "bae", and the Old English word…

Bayard

French

"russet-haired"

An old English redhead name -- one of the few that doesn't begin with the letter r -- with references both to a famous French knight and a magical horse. Civil Rights leader Bayard Rustin is a…

Bayou

Nature name

A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender.

Bayu

Indonesian

"wind"

Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that wants to bridge cultures.

Bazyli

Bazyli is a masculine name of Polish origin, representing the Polish form of Basil, which derives from Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king' or 'royal.' This distinctive name carries significant historical…

Benedykt

Benedykt is the Polish variation of Benedict, a name with Latin origins meaning 'blessed' (from 'benedictus'). This masculine name carries significant historical and religious weight, most notably…

Bijay

Bijay is a masculine name primarily used in Nepal, India, and throughout South Asian communities. It derives from the Sanskrit 'Vijaya,' meaning 'victory,' 'triumph,' or 'conquest.' The spelling…

Birley

English

"meadow with the cow shed"

A surname with a decidedly burley image.

Birney

English surname

"island with the brook"

Bernie, with airs.