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2,649Bethney is an English feminine given name, a variant spelling of Bethany. Like its parent name, Bethney derives from the biblical town of Bethany, which in the New Testament is notable as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and M...
Betony is a rare English feminine given name derived from the common name of a group of flowering plants, most notably Stachys officinalis (also known as Stachys betonica). This herb has been valued since antiquity for i...
Betsy is an English feminine given name, typically a diminutive (and pet form) of Elizabeth. Like other clipped variants such as Bess, Bessie, Beth, Bette, Bettie, and Betty, Betsy originated as a nickname but has long b...
Bette is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Elizabeth, the name’s popularity resting heavily on the fame of its most famous bearer, the iconic American actress Bette Davis (1908–19...
Bettie is a feminine given name that serves as a diminutive of Elizabeth. While the spelling "Betty" is more common historically, "Bettie" offers a slightly variant form that still retains the affectionate, familiar feel...
Betty is a classic feminine given name of English origin. Predominantly recognized as a diminutive of Elizabeth, it has also been historically used as a standalone given name or a pet form of Bethany and, in Latin Americ...
Bettye is a variant of Betty, which itself is a diminutive of Elizabeth. The spelling with an "-ye" ending, rather than the more common "-ie" or "-y", was particularly popular in the American South during the late 19th a...
Beulah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the word bə‘ūlāh (בְּעוּלָ֑ה), meaning “married.” In the Old Testament, the name is used metaphorically in Isaiah 62:4 to refer to the land of Israel, which...
Bev is a unisex and uncommon short form of Beverly (or Beverley), used primarily in English-speaking countries. As a diminutive, it shed the full name's formal weight and became a standalone given name, particularly favo...
Beverley is an English feminine given name, a variant of Beverly, which itself originated as a surname before becoming a given name. The surname Beverly is derived from the estate and town name Beverley in the East Ridin...
Beverly is a unisex given name in English usage, although it is now predominantly feminine. It originates from an English surname that was itself derived from the place name Beverley, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshi...
Biddy is a Diminutive of Bridget, primarily used in English and Irish contexts. The name Bridget itself is the Anglicized form of the Irish Brighid, derived from Old Celtic Brigantī, meaning "the exalted one." In Irish m...
Bindy is a feminine diminutive of Belinda, commonly used in English-speaking countries. While Belinda first emerged in the 17th century—its etymology possibly combining Italian bella ("beautiful") with Old German lind ("...
Birdie is a feminine given name in English, used as a diminutive of Bertha, Bernice, and other names with a similar sound, or sometimes derived directly from the English word bird. The name has a distinctly affectionate...
Blaire is a variant spelling of the Blair, a unisex given name of Scottish origin. The name ultimately derives from a Scottish surname that originated from any of the numerous places in Scotland called Blair. These place...
Blakely is a modern English feminine given name transferred from the Blakely surname, which itself derives from an Old English place name. The surname originated from the words blæc meaning "black" and leah meaning "wood...
Blanch is a variant of Blanche, originating as an English spelling alteration. Both names derive from the medieval French nickname meaning "white, fair-colored," which traces back to the Germanic root *blankaz meaning "w...
Blanche is a feminine given name of French origin, derived directly from the French word blanche, meaning "white" or "fair-coloured". The word traces its roots through Late Latin blancus to the Germanic root blankaz, whi...
Blondie is an English feminine given name that originated as a nickname for a person with blond hair. It is famously associated with the title character of Chic Young's long-running comic strip Blondie, which debuted in...
Blossom is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word blossom, which ultimately comes from Old English blóstm. It came into use as a rare name in the 19th century, part of a trend of word names drawn fr...
Blythe is a predominantly feminine given name derived from an Old English surname meaning "cheerful," "joyful," or "pleasant." The surname itself traces back to the Old English word bliþe (sometimes spelled blīthe), whic...
Bo is a feminine given name used in Dutch and English contexts, functioning as a variant of Beau. While Beau derives from the French adjective meaning "beautiful, handsome" and has been used as a given name since the mid...
Bobbi is a given name and nickname, almost exclusively feminine, typically used as a diminutive form (hypocorism) of Roberta or Barbara. In English-speaking countries, it emerged as a variant of Bobbie, sharing the same...
Bobbie is a gender-neutral given name, predominantly used in English. As a masculine name, it is a variant of Bobby, which itself derives from Bob, a common short form of Robert. For females, Bobbie serves as a diminutiv...
Bonita is a feminine given name of Spanish origin, meaning "pretty" — derived from the Spanish word bonita, which comes from Latin bonus meaning "good." The name entered the English-speaking world at the beginning of the...
Bonnie is a Scottish feminine given name derived from the Scots word bonnie, meaning "pretty" or "handsome." This word itself comes from Middle French bon ("good"), ultimately from Latin bonus. The name has been in use s...
Braelyn is a modern feminine given name of English origin, created in the late 20th century. The name is formed by combining the popular syllable Brae with the fashionable suffix lyn, a trend seen in names like Kaitlyn a...
Braelynn is a modern English feminine given name, created as a variant of Braelyn. Braelyn itself is a recently invented name, formed by appending the popular suffix lyn to the element Bray, which may be derived from the...
Branda is a feminine given name of English origin, possibly a variant of Brandy or a feminine form of Brand. The name Brandy itself derives from the English word for the alcoholic drink, which ultimately comes from Dutch...
Brande is a feminine given name that emerged as a variant of Brandy. Like Brandy, its use as a personal name began in the 1960s, reflecting a mid-century trend of adopting names from luxury products and beverages. Brandy...
Etymology and OriginsBrandee is a feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Brandy, which itself comes from the English word brandy, the alcoholic beverage. The word "brandy" is ultimately derived from...
Brandi is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Brandy, which itself derives from the English word for the alcoholic drink. The word brandy ultimately comes from Dutch brandewijn, meaning "burnt wine". Th...
Brandie is a feminine given name, a variant of the more common Brandy. Brandy itself derives from the English word for the alcoholic drink, which is ultimately from Dutch brandewijn 'burnt wine.' The name Brandy emerged...
Brandy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English vocabulary word brandy, the name of the alcoholic drink. The drink's name ultimately comes from Dutch brandewijn, meaning 'burnt wine,' a reference to the...
Breana is a modern feminine given name in English, primarily used in the United States. It is a variant of Briana, which itself is the feminine form of Brian. The name emerged in the late 20th century alongside other sim...
Breann is a feminine form of the male name Brian, which has deep roots in Irish and Celtic history. The name Brian itself is of uncertain meaning, possibly derived from the Old Celtic root *brixs meaning "hill, high" or...
Breanna is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Briana, which itself is a feminine form of the masculine Irish name Brian. The spelling Breanna emerged as an alternative...
Breanne is a modern feminine given name, a variant of Brianna or Brianne, derived from the masculine Brian. This orthographic variant, featuring the double 'e', emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward...
Bree is a feminine given name of multiple origins in English. As an anglicized form of Brígh, it ultimately derives from the Old Irish word bríg meaning "might, power." In Irish mythology, Brígh (or Brigid) was the daugh...
Brenda is a feminine given name in the English language, originating from the Old Norse male name Brandr, meaning "fire, torch, sword." This name was brought to Britain by Viking settlers during the Middle Ages, where it...
Brenna is a female given name primarily used in English-speaking countries since the 1970s. It is likely a modern American coinage, possibly derived as a variant of Brenda or as a feminine form of Brennan. The name share...
Bria is a feminine given name, typically considered a short form of Brianna or other names containing the element bri, such as Gabriella. The names Brianna and Gabriella themselves have distinct origins: Brianna is a fem...
Briana is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily understood as a variant of the more common Brianna or a direct feminine form of Brian. It first appears in literary records in Edmund Spenser's epic poem The F...
Brianna is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Briana, itself a feminine form of the Irish name Brian. While Briana appeared first in literary history, Brianna has become the more popular spelling in mo...
Brianne is a feminine given name of English origin, ultimately derived from the male name Brian. As a variant form, Brianne emerged alongside other modern feminizations such as Brianna and Breanna, all of which gained po...
Bridget is an Irish and English female name, derived from the Gaelic noun brígh, meaning "power, strength, vigor, virtue," with an alternative meaning of "the exalted one." It is the Anglicized form of the Irish name Bri...
Bridgette is a variant of Bridget, a name with deep roots in Irish culture and history. The original name, Bridget, is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Brighid, derived from Old Irish Brigit, which itself comes from...
Brie is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of names like Brianna, Gabriella, and other names containing bri. It is used primarily in English-speaking countries.Etymology and Historical ContextThe name...
Briella is a modern English feminine given name, originating as a short form of Gabriella. The name emerged in the 21st century, reflecting a trend toward creative contractions and invented-sounding names. While Gabriell...
Brielle is primarily a feminine given name in English-speaking countries, originating as a short form of Gabrielle. Gabrielle itself is the French feminine form of Gabriel, a name derived from the Hebrew Ḡavriʾel, meanin...
Briley is a modern feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. Its origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a phonetic blend or variant of popular names such as Bryson and Riley, reflecting a trend towar...
Brinley is a feminine given name that combines the Welsh name Bryn, meaning "hill, mound," with the popular phonetic suffix lee. The name also coincides with an English surname, which is derived from a place name meaning...
Briony is a variant of the name Bryony, derived from the name of a type of Eurasian vine, Bryonia, formerly used in herbal medicine. The ultimate etymology traces to Greek βρύω (bryo) meaning "to swell".The plant genus B...
Bristol is a feminine given name that draws inspiration from the city of Bristol in southwestern England. The name of the city itself, recorded in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as Brycgstow around 1030, comes from Old Englis...
Britannia is an English given name derived directly from the Latin name of the island of Britain, which has been in occasional use since the 18th century. This name is also the accustomed designation for the Roman female...
Britany is a feminine given name and a variant of Brittany, which itself derives from the name of the region in northwestern France. Brittany's name originated from the Britons who migrated from Britain during the early...
Britney is a variant of the place name Brittany, from the region in northwest France. The name first gained popularity as a given name in the United States in the early 1970s, but the spelling "Britney" was not particula...
Etymology and OriginsBrittani is a modern variant of the name Brittany, which derives from the region of Brittany in northwestern France. Brittany was named for the Britons, Celtic people who settled there after the fall...
Brittania is a variant spelling of Britannia, the ancient Latin name for the island of Great Britain and, by extension, its Roman province. Sporadic use as an English feminine given name dates to the 18th century, reflec...
Brittany is a feminine given name derived from the name of the region of Brittany in northwest France, known in French as Bretagne. The region itself was named for the Britons, Celtic people who migrated from Great Brita...