Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BERWYN
MaleWelsh unisex given name derived from "Mynydd Brynn," meaning "white hill.
BERYL
FemaleUnique English given name derived from the Old French 'beryle' and Greek 'beryllos', meaning 'sea-green precious stone'. It gained popularity in the late 19th century and is often associated with qualities of gemstones like rarity, beauty, and durability.
BERYL
MaleEnglish name derived from the Old French word 'beril', meaning 'ruby'. It signifies beauty, rarity, and preciousness.
BERYLE
MaleUnique and elegant given name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word "bérillos," meaning "precious stone." It was popularized by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in his novel "Elective Affinities" and has been associated with elegance throughout history.
BERYLE
FemaleRare Greek feminine given name, derived from the word "beryllos," meaning berry. It was first used in ancient Greece as a reference to the goddess Artemis and has evolved through various cultures over time.
BESA
FemaleAlbanian female name meaning 'promise', reflecting Albania's rich cultural tradition of honouring oral contracts.
BESAN
FemaleHebrew given name meaning 'oath' or 'covenant', often associated with the biblical figure Bethesda, symbolizing faith, hope, unity, and divine favor.
BESART
MaleAlbanian male given name derived from 'besa', meaning 'oath' or 'promise'.
BESHOY
MaleEgyptian given name derived from the Coptic word "besa," meaning "to praise" or "glory." It is closely associated with the Coptic Orthodox Church and carries significant cultural importance in Egypt.
BESIANA
FemaleAlbanian female name derived from the Illyrian word 'besa', meaning 'truth' or 'promise'.
BESIM
MaleAlbanian male name derived from 'besë', meaning 'oath' or 'promise', thus signifying faithfulness.
BESMA
FemaleArabic name meaning 'smile', popular in Muslim communities due to its positive connotation.
BESNIK
MaleUncommon Albanian name derived from 'besë', meaning 'truth', associated with honesty and integrity.
BESS
FemaleFrench diminutive of Elisabeth or Isabelle, derived from the Hebrew Elizabeth meaning "God is my oath" or "God is abundance." It has been associated with notable historical figures like Bess of Hardwick and popularized through literature and music.
BESS
MaleCaptivating French-derived name meaning "fairy" or "elf," popularized through literature like Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice." It has historical significance, notably associated with Queen Elizabeth I, also known as "Good Queen Bess.
BESSAN
FemaleRare French given name of Occitan origin, meaning 'little bear cub'.
BESSE
FemaleRare French given name meaning "kiss," popularized during medieval France in Occitania, carrying connotations of warmth and intimacy.
BESSIE
MaleEnglish name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath," and sometimes associated with Latin "beata," meaning "blessed.
BESSIE
FemaleEnglish name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath," derived from the diminutive form of Elizabeth popularized in the 19th century as a nickname for young girls named Elizabeth.
BESSIEMAE
FemaleAmerican name composed of Bessie ("God is my oath") and Mae (short for Mary, "sea of bitterness" or "rebelliousness"), combined in honor of maternal and paternal grandmothers with these names.
BESSY
FemaleEnglish female given name, a diminutive of Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath' in Hebrew.
BESSYE
FemaleSlavic feminine name derived from the Russian Besseya, meaning 'to promise' or 'to vow,' associated with Orthodox Church virtues and popular during medieval Russia.
BESTY
FemaleUncommon American name coined in the mid-20th century with no specific meaning or history. It's considered distinct from names like Elizabeth or Rebecca.
BETA
FemaleGreek unisex name meaning 'bees', derived from the second letter of the Greek alphabet.
BETANIA
FemaleRare Hebrew name translating to "house of the Lord" or "temple of God".
BETANYA
FemaleHebrew name derived from "bet" (house) and "yah" (God), translating to "House of God.
BETEL
FemaleHebrew name meaning "house of God," derived from the words "bet" (house) and "el" (God). It holds historical significance, being the place where Jacob had his dream of the ladder to heaven in the Bible, and was also given to one of Jacob's sons born to Rachel's concubine Bilhah.
BETH
MaleAncient Hebrew name meaning "house of the daughter," derived from the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet and associated with the concept of a house or dwelling. It has been widely used throughout history and across cultures, with variations including Betina, Betsy, and Béatrice.
BETH
FemaleCharming Hebrew name derived from Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath" or "God is my promise".
BETHA
FemaleDistinctive female name of Hebrew origin, meaning "house" or "home", associated with the first letter of the Hebrew alphabet.
BETHAL
FemaleHebrew name meaning "daughter," associated with biblical figure Bathsheba, wife of King David.
BETHAN
FemaleWelsh name meaning "little", derived from the Welsh word "beth" and associated with Saint Beith, one of the daughters of Mannanan mac Lir.
BETHANEE
FemaleRare yet captivating Hebrew name meaning "daughter of the house" or "house of God," derived from "beth" (house) and "annah" (grace), associated with the biblical town of Bethany where Jesus raised Lazarus.
BETHANEY
FemaleAmerican name of Old English origin, meaning "prayer," and often associated with the biblical village of Bethany. It's a modern take on classic names like Bethany, making it both unique and traditional.
BETHANI
FemaleDistinctive American feminine given name created in the late 20th century as a combination of Elizabeth and Hannah, meaning "divine grace.
BETHANIA
FemaleHebrew name meaning 'house of answered prayers', reflecting its biblical origins as Lazarus' hometown.
BETHANIE
FemaleBethanie, a Hebrew name meaning 'house of God' or 'God is my oath,' is derived from the Hebrew words 'bet' (house) and 'el' (God). It has biblical significance, being the town where Jesus raised Lazarus.
BETHANN
FemaleHebrew-derived female name meaning 'house of grace', inspired by the biblical village Bethany.
BETHANNE
FemaleUnique American female name created by combining Elizabeth and Anne, with no specific meaning or historical association. It has gained global popularity due to its appealing sound and distinctive spelling.
BETHANNI
FemaleThe Hebrew name Bethanni signifies 'house of grace' or 'tent of favor', derived from its components 'beth' (house/tent) and 'annah' (grace/favor).