Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..

BENESSA

Female

Rare Hebrew female given name meaning "daughter of gladness or joy.

BENET

Male

Hebrew 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

Female

Latin-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

Female

Unique Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'.

BENETT

Male

Variant spelling of Benjamin, a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son', derived from ben (son) and yamin (right hand).

BENETTA

Female

Elegant Italian name meaning 'blessed', derived from the word 'benedetta'.

BENETTE

Female

French-origin given name meaning "blessing" or "gift from God.

BENEVA

Female

Rare, Slavic-derived female name meaning "good wealth" or "prosperous well-being," inspired by modern trends of creating positive and culturally influenced names.

BENFORD

Male

English 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

Male

Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son".

BENGI

Male

Unique Turkish name meaning "happy" or "joyful," popularized by Turkish literature such as Yakup Kadri Karaosmanoğlu's novel "Bengi.

BENGIE

Male

Distinct African-origin given name, believed in some cultures to mean 'wise' or 'intelligent', historically popular among various ethnic groups, and considered unisex.

BENGIMAN

Male

African-origin name meaning "the one who is loved by God" in Fulani language.

BENGT

Male

Old Norse-origin Swedish male name that means 'bent' or 'curved'.

BENGY

Male

The Swedish name Bengy, meaning 'bender' or 'archer', hails from ancient times when archery skills were highly valued.

BENHAM

Male

Hebrew name that means either "son of comfort" or "right hand", with historical significance dating back to biblical times.

BENHAMIN

Male

Benhamin is of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favorite son".

BENHARD

Male

German origin name composed of 'Beno' meaning 'blessed' or 'well-born', and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'brave'.

BENHART

Male

Rare 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

Male

Unique 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

Female

Hebrew name meaning 'son,' derived from the biblical word 'ben', and often used as a prefix denoting descendants.

BENI

Male

Hebrew name derived from "ben," meaning "son." It's often used as a shortened form of Benjamin, signifying strength, wisdom, and leadership.

BENIAH

Male

Distinctive 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

Male

Benjamin is a Hebrew masculine given name that means "son of the right hand," signifying strength or divine favor.

BENICA

Female

Rare 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

Female

Benicia, 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

Male

Spanish 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

Male

Hebrew-derived name meaning 'son'.

BENIGNA

Female

Italian name derived from Latin "benignus," meaning "kind." It was traditionally used for females, but can also be used as a male name.

BENIGNO

Male

Spanish-origin masculine given name meaning "kind" or "good-natured," popularized by Saint Benignus during the Middle Ages.

BENIKA

Female

Hawaiian name derived from "beni", meaning 'to change' or 'transform', intended for children destined for greatness and transformation.

BENILDA

Female

Portuguese-derived name meaning 'blessed,' popularized by French educator Benilde de la Sainte Trinité.

BENILDE

Female

Rare Spanish name derived from Bizkaia, meaning "good and beautiful".

BENINA

Female

Unique 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

Male

African name of Ewe origin, meaning 'born on Sunday,' reflecting the cultural significance of birthdays in African traditions.

BENISHA

Female

Unique female name derived from Hebrew, meaning "gift of a child.

BENITA

Female

Feminine given name of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning "blessed" or "happy".

BENITEZ

Male

Spanish 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

Female

Latin-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

Male

Spanish given name derived from the Latin 'benitus', meaning 'blessed' or 'happy', popularized by Catholic saint and founder of the Benedictine Order, Benedict.