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

BAIR

Male

Rare Scottish given name derived from the surname Blair, which means "plain" or "field".

BAIRD

Male

Scottish given name and surname derived from the Old Gaelic word "barra," meaning "fair-haired.

BAIRO

Male

Hebrew name meaning "to bear fruit," associated with abundance and productivity.

BAIRON

Male

Rare Scottish given name derived from "Barran," meaning "peak" or "summit." It originally served as a surname for those living near high ground.

BAISHA

Female

Chinese origin name meaning 'White Stone', symbolizing purity, strength, longevity, resilience, wisdom, and protection.

BAISLEE

Female

English name of old French origin, derived from 'baiser' meaning 'to kiss'. It's unique yet approachable, often associated with love and affection due to its kissing origin.

BAISLEY

Female

Rare, modern English given name with unclear origins and meanings, possibly derived from the occupational surname Bailey.

BAIYA

Female

African name of Ewe origin, meaning "someone who brings peace.

BAIZE

Male

Rare French given name derived from "baise", meaning "kiss".

BAJA

Female

Distinctive Spanish name derived from the Mexican region "Baja California," meaning 'Lower California'. It evokes images of natural beauty and adventure but has no specific meaning or traits associated with it.

BAKAR

Male

West African Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'to appreciate' or 'to value', often associated with wealth and wisdom.

BAKARI

Male

Unique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'one who brings happiness' and symbolizing hope, resilience, and positivity.

BAKARY

Male

Traditionally male West African name derived from Fulani "bakari" meaning "wise/intelligent".

BAKER

Male

English given name derived from the surname given to bread bakers or bakery workers during the Middle Ages. It means 'bread maker' or 'flour preparer.'

BAKER

Female

English origin and means 'person who bakes bread', derived from the Middle English word 'bakere'.

BAKHARI

Male

African name of Hausa origin, meaning 'smart' or 'wise', popularized by figures like Mallam Bakari.

BAKHITA

Female

Female first name of Sudanese origin. It was originally taken by Mirtida after she escaped slavery around 1902 and joined the Canossian Sisters in Italy. The name means "lucky" or "fortunate" in Arabic.

BAKI

Male

Turkish name derived from the Turkic word "bak" meaning "to open", symbolizing wisdom, insight, and vigilance.

BAKIR

Male

Arabic name derived from 'bakar', meaning 'early' or 'precocious'. It was famously associated with Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, making it widely used among Shia Muslims. Despite its historical Islamic roots, Bakir appeals to diverse communities due to its timeless aesthetic and powerful meaning of wisdom beyond years.

BAKR

Male

Arabic name originally meaning 'camel', revered in Arabian culture, and carries historical significance as the name of early Islamic Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.

BALAJ

Male

Indian name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "child" or "infant", often associated with Lord Balaji, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It carries profound spiritual significance for Hindus and is popular among various Indian communities, including the Nair and Telugu people.

BALAJI

Male

Masculine name of Indian origin meaning 'Child God', derived from Sanskrit 'Baladeva'.

BALAL

Male

Distinctive African name of Hausa ethnicity, found predominantly in Nigeria. Its meaning, "strong power," reflects the importance of strength in Hausa culture and folklore, often associated with warriors and leaders.

BALAM

Male

Mayan name meaning "Jaguar Lord," signifying power and leadership.

BALBINA

Female

Balbina, of Latin origin, means "stammering" or "speaking with a stutter," reflecting ancient Roman naming practices that assigned names based on birth characteristics or circumstances.

BALDASSARE

Male

Historic Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "baldus," meaning "bold" or "brave.

BALDEMAR

Male

Spanish male given name composed of "Baldo," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "mar," meaning "sea," signifying someone with the courage of the vast ocean.

BALDO

Male

Italian given name of Germanic origin, derived from 'Baldwin', meaning 'bold' or 'brave', popularized in Italy through historical figures like painter Baldassare Baldessari and antipope John XXIII.

BALDOMERO

Male

Unique Spanish male given name derived from Germanic elements "bald" meaning 'bold' or 'brave', and "mero", shortened from Merovech, a Frankish king. Its meaning is often interpreted as 'bold counsel' or 'brave counsel'.

BALDWIN

Male

Old Germanic name derived from 'bold' (brave) and 'wulf' (wolf), first used as a given name in medieval England, borne by several historical figures like Baldwin I, King of Jerusalem.

BALE

Male

Distinctive given name of unknown origin, believed to be of African or Middle Eastern descent, though unproven. Its popularity has grown recently due to its unique sound and potential associations with strength.

BALEE

Female

Arabic unisex name that means "to reach maturity," traditionally given to boys but now popular across genders. It's associated with wisdom and understanding, as seen in the work of scholar Baleegh Mohammed.

BALEIGH

Female

American name of recent origin, created by combining the English surnames Bailey ('homestead') and Leigh ('meadow'), making it unique and trendy.

BALEN

Male

Slavic name of Balkan origin, meaning "bold" or "courageous," historically popular among South Slavic peoples like Serbs and Croats.

BALENCI

Female

Balenciaga is a strong, distinct Basque surname meaning 'strength' or 'courage', tracing back to 12th-century Spain.

BALENCIA

Female

Distinctive Spanish name derived from 'balanza', meaning 'balance' or 'scale', potentially originating as a surname related to scales or weights.

BALENTIN

Male

Latin-derived name meaning 'strong' or 'healthy', originally used in ancient Rome as a family name or cognomen denoting robustness.

BALER

Male

Rare Basque male given name derived from 'Balerdi', meaning 'half threshing floor'.

BALERIA

Female

Unique Latin-origin girls' name meaning "balsam" or "perfume", possibly derived from the Greek name Basileia, signifying "royal fragrance".

BALERY

Female

Unique Latin name derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "healthy.