Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BENESSA
FemaleRare Hebrew female given name meaning "daughter of gladness or joy.
BENET
MaleHebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son," tracing back to biblical times and carried by figures like Saint Benet of Nursia.
BENET
FemaleLatin-derived given name meaning "blessed" and also associated with the phrase "may it be well with you." Popularized during the Middle Ages due to Saint Benedict of Nursia, it remains widely used globally today.
BENETA
FemaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'.
BENETT
MaleVariant spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son', derived from ben (son) and yamin (right hand).
BENETTA
FemaleElegant Italian name meaning 'blessed', derived from the word 'benedetta'.
BENETTE
FemaleFrench-origin given name meaning "blessing" or "gift from God.
BENEVA
FemaleRare, Slavic-derived female name meaning "good wealth" or "prosperous well-being," inspired by modern trends of creating positive and culturally influenced names.
BENFORD
MaleEnglish surname derived from Old English words "beon" and "ford," meaning "by the river crossing." It was originally given to people who lived near a river ford.
BENGAMIN
MaleBenjamin is a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son".
BENGI
MaleUnique Turkish name meaning "happy" or "joyful," popularized by Turkish literature such as Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu's novel "Bengi.
BENGIE
MaleDistinct African-origin given name, believed in some cultures to mean 'wise' or 'intelligent', historically popular among various ethnic groups, and considered unisex.
BENGIMAN
MaleAfrican-origin name meaning "the one who is loved by God" in Fulani language.
BENGT
MaleOld Norse-origin Swedish male name that means 'bent' or 'curved'.
BENGY
MaleThe Swedish name Bengy, meaning 'bender' or 'archer', hails from ancient times when archery skills were highly valued.
BENHAM
MaleHebrew name that means either "son of comfort" or "right hand", with historical significance dating back to biblical times.
BENHAMIN
MaleBenhamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".
BENHARD
MaleGerman origin name composed of 'Beno' meaning 'blessed' or 'well-born', and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'.
BENHART
MaleRare yet compelling name with Hebrew and English origins. It combines "Benjamin," meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son," and "Hart," signifying "stag" or "deer." Together, they evoke nobility, strength, wisdom, and intelligence.
BENHUR
MaleUnique Hebrew name meaning 'son of light' or 'son who brings light', originating from the 19th-century novel 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ'.
BENI
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'son,' derived from the biblical word 'ben', and often used as a prefix denoting descendants.
BENI
MaleHebrew name derived from "ben," meaning "son." It's often used as a shortened form of Benjamin, signifying strength, wisdom, and leadership.
BENIAH
MaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning "son of Yah," notable as one of King David's mighty warriors in the Bible, renowned for his bravery and skill in battle.
BENIAMIN
MaleBenjamin is a Hebrew masculine given name that means "son of the right hand," signifying strength or divine favor.
BENICA
FemaleRare Hebrew feminine name derived from "ben", meaning "son". Despite its masculine-sounding root, Benica is indeed a female name with a unique charm and strength.
BENICIA
FemaleBenicia, of Latin origin, means 'dedicated to the gods' or 'blessed by the gods', making it a unique and meaningful choice for a girl's name.
BENICIO
MaleSpanish name derived from "beneficium," meaning "good deed" or "act of kindness." It was originally used as a title for those performing charitable acts before evolving into a given name in medieval Spain.
BENIE
MaleHebrew-derived name meaning 'son'.
BENIGNA
FemaleItalian name derived from Latin "benignus," meaning "kind." It was traditionally used for females, but can also be used as a male name.
BENIGNO
MaleSpanish-origin masculine given name meaning "kind" or "good-natured," popularized by Saint Benignus during the Middle Ages.
BENIKA
FemaleHawaiian name derived from "beni", meaning 'to change' or 'transform', intended for children destined for greatness and transformation.
BENILDA
FemalePortuguese-derived name meaning 'blessed,' popularized by French educator Benilde de la Sainte Trinité.
BENILDE
FemaleRare Spanish name derived from Bizkaia, meaning "good and beautiful".
BENINA
FemaleUnique Hebrew female given name derived from "ben" meaning "son," originally used for daughters born after a son. It gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe among Jewish communities and has since been adopted by various cultures including Arabic and Persian. One notable historical figure bearing this name was 15th-century Spanish poet Benina de la Cruz. Today, Benina remains a rare yet meaningful choice appreciated for its history and connection to strong women.
BENINO
MaleAfrican name of Ewe origin, meaning 'born on Sunday,' reflecting the cultural significance of birthdays in African traditions.
BENISHA
FemaleUnique female name derived from Hebrew, meaning "gift of a child.
BENITA
FemaleFeminine given name of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning "blessed" or "happy".
BENITEZ
MaleSpanish surname derived from "bienvenido," meaning "welcome," often given to hospitable individuals or those living near monasteries. It can also be used as a given name with potential Basque origins, meaning "good" or "well.
BENITO
FemaleLatin-derived masculine given name meaning 'blessed', historically used as an agnomen in the Roman Empire, popularized by Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy in Italy, and prominent during Spanish monarchs' reigns.
BENITO
MaleSpanish given name derived from the Latin 'benitus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', popularized by Catholic saint and founder of the Benedictine Order, Benedict.