Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BAIR
MaleRare Scottish given name derived from the surname Blair, which means "plain" or "field".
BAIRD
MaleScottish given name and surname derived from the Old Gaelic word "barra," meaning "fair-haired.
BAIRO
MaleHebrew name meaning "to bear fruit," associated with abundance and productivity.
BAIRON
MaleRare Scottish given name derived from "Barran," meaning "peak" or "summit." It originally served as a surname for those living near high ground.
BAISHA
FemaleChinese origin name meaning 'White Stone', symbolizing purity, strength, longevity, resilience, wisdom, and protection.
BAISLEE
FemaleEnglish 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
FemaleRare, modern English given name with unclear origins and meanings, possibly derived from the occupational surname Bailey.
BAIYA
FemaleAfrican name of Ewe origin, meaning "someone who brings peace.
BAIZE
MaleRare French given name derived from "baise", meaning "kiss".
BAJA
FemaleDistinctive 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
MaleWest African Yoruba name from Nigeria, meaning 'to appreciate' or 'to value', often associated with wealth and wisdom.
BAKARI
MaleUnique African name of Swahili origin, meaning 'one who brings happiness' and symbolizing hope, resilience, and positivity.
BAKARY
MaleTraditionally male West African name derived from Fulani "bakari" meaning "wise/intelligent".
BAKER
MaleEnglish 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
FemaleEnglish origin and means 'person who bakes bread', derived from the Middle English word 'bakere'.
BAKHARI
MaleAfrican name of Hausa origin, meaning 'smart' or 'wise', popularized by figures like Mallam Bakari.
BAKHITA
FemaleFemale 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
MaleTurkish name derived from the Turkic word "bak" meaning "to open", symbolizing wisdom, insight, and vigilance.
BAKIR
MaleArabic 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
MaleArabic name originally meaning 'camel', revered in Arabian culture, and carries historical significance as the name of early Islamic Caliph Abu Bakr al-Siddiq.
BALAJ
MaleIndian 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
MaleMasculine name of Indian origin meaning 'Child God', derived from Sanskrit 'Baladeva'.
BALAL
MaleDistinctive 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
MaleMayan name meaning "Jaguar Lord," signifying power and leadership.
BALBINA
FemaleBalbina, 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
MaleHistoric Italian masculine given name derived from the Latin word "baldus," meaning "bold" or "brave.
BALDEMAR
MaleSpanish male given name composed of "Baldo," meaning "bold" or "brave," and "mar," meaning "sea," signifying someone with the courage of the vast ocean.
BALDO
MaleItalian 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
MaleUnique 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
MaleOld 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
MaleDistinctive 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
FemaleArabic 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
FemaleAmerican name of recent origin, created by combining the English surnames Bailey ('homestead') and Leigh ('meadow'), making it unique and trendy.
BALEN
MaleSlavic name of Balkan origin, meaning "bold" or "courageous," historically popular among South Slavic peoples like Serbs and Croats.
BALENCI
FemaleBalenciaga is a strong, distinct Basque surname meaning 'strength' or 'courage', tracing back to 12th-century Spain.
BALENCIA
FemaleDistinctive Spanish name derived from 'balanza', meaning 'balance' or 'scale', potentially originating as a surname related to scales or weights.
BALENTIN
MaleLatin-derived name meaning 'strong' or 'healthy', originally used in ancient Rome as a family name or cognomen denoting robustness.
BALER
MaleRare Basque male given name derived from 'Balerdi', meaning 'half threshing floor'.
BALERIA
FemaleUnique Latin-origin girls' name meaning "balsam" or "perfume", possibly derived from the Greek name Basileia, signifying "royal fragrance".
BALERY
FemaleUnique Latin name derived from the Roman family name Valerius, meaning "strong" or "healthy.