Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BUNYAN
MaleAmerican male given name of Old English origin, derived from a word meaning "brown valley," but more commonly associated with the renowned author and puritan preacher John Bunyan.
BUNYON
MaleDistinctive American name of unclear origin, possibly derived from an English or Scottish surname, potentially signifying someone with a prominent belly or jovial nature.
BURACH
MaleDistinctive Hebrew name meaning 'blessing'.
BURAK
MaleTurkish male given name derived from Arabic 'burak', meaning 'swift'. It is associated with Buraq, the flying horse in Islamic tradition that transported Prophet Muhammad during his Night Journey.
BURAL
MaleBural, of Arabic origin, signifies 'evidence' or 'proof'.
BURAQ
MaleUncommon given name derived from Arabic origins. It translates to 'lightning' or 'thunderbolt', signifying speed, power, and brilliance. Traditionally used for both males and females, though more prevalent among males, it shares roots with the Arabic word 'barq', meaning 'flash of lightning'.
BURBON
MaleThe name Bourbon, derived from the French word 'bouillon' meaning 'bubbling spring', is of French origin and is significantly associated with the House of Bourbon, one of Europe's oldest and most prominent royal families.
BURCE
MaleTurkish name derived from "burç," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It signifies strength and protection.
BURCH
MaleGerman name derived from "burc," meaning "fortress.
BURCHARD
MaleGerman name derived from "burg" (stronghold) and "hard" (strong), brought to England by the Normans in 1066, associated with strength and bravery.
BURCHEL
MaleRare Germanic given name meaning "strong in battle," derived from the elements "burg" (fortress) and "hild" (battle).
BURCHELL
MaleRare Scottish surname derived from Buchan or Buchanan, possibly meaning 'small', though interpretations vary.
BURDELL
MaleUncommon English given name derived from the Old English word 'burh', meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold', coined by author George MacDonald for his 1872 novel Phantastes.
BURDELL
FemaleRare, English-origin first name derived from Burrell, meaning "little brown one," and was brought to England by the Normans in 1066.
BURDELLA
FemaleRare, distinctive given name with unknown origins and no established meaning. Its unique sound and spelling make it appealing to parents seeking something different, while its rarity allows them to assign personal significance.
BURDELLE
FemaleRare French origin given name with an unclear meaning, possibly derived from "bourde" meaning "foolish".
BURDENA
FemaleRare but powerful female name of Slavic origin, derived from the Old Slavic word 'burda', meaning 'load' or 'burden'. Popularized by Russian poet Fyodor Tyutchev, it evokes strength and mystery, often associated with legendary warrior women like Burdena Korneyevna.
BURDENE
FemaleRare English female given name derived from Middle English "burthen," meaning "burden" or "load.
BURDETT
MaleBurdett, of English origin, means 'fortified settlement' or 'stronghold', derived from the Old English word 'burh'.
BURDETTA
FemaleUncommon female given name of American origin, created by author Flannery O'Connor for a character in her novel "The Violent Bear it Away". Despite its uncertain meaning and history, Burdetta has gained some recognition due to its literary roots. It is pronounced /bərˈdɛtə/, with the stress on the second syllable.
BURDETTE
MaleRare American given name of Old English origin, derived from 'burh' (fort) and 'dett' (personal name), meaning "stronghold of Dett". It has been carried by notable figures like Governor Burdette S. Henry and appeared in Pulitzer-winning literature.
BURDETTE
FemaleRare English given name originally meaning 'badger,' derived from Middle English 'burde' and the diminutive suffix '-ett.'
BURDIE
FemaleRare, distinctive Scottish name derived from the Middle Scots word "burde", meaning coarse cloth or rough garment.
BURDINE
FemaleRare Scottish female first name derived from the surname 'Burden', meaning 'little dark-haired one'.
BURECH
MaleRare Hebrew name meaning 'blessing' or 'kiss', inspired by King David's son.
BUREL
MaleRare French name of unknown significance, possibly derived from the Occitan surname 'Buré', potentially referring to a tanner or leather worker.
BURELL
MaleEnglish name with Old English roots, derived from 'burh', meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. It was originally a surname for people living near fortifications.
BUREN
MaleNorwegian name derived from "bjorn," meaning "bear," symbolizing strength and power.
BURFORD
MaleRare English male name derived from Old English words meaning 'stronghold ford'.
BURGANDI
FemaleRare German-derived feminine name meaning "from Burgundy," popularized during the Middle Ages by the brave Burgundians tribe, and associated with strength, courage, and royalty.
BURGANDIE
FemaleBurgundy is a rare yet elegant French female given name derived from the historic region known for its wine production, named after the Germanic Burgundian people who settled there during the Migration Period.
BURGANDY
FemaleRare English girls' name derived from the deep red wine color produced in historic Burgundy, France, signifying luxury and nobility.
BURGESS
MaleEnglish origin, meaning "fortress" or "castle," derived from the Old English word burh. It originally denoted someone living near or working in a fortress, and has since become both a surname and given name.
BURGIN
MaleRare unisex name of German origin, derived from 'burgund', referring to someone from Burgundy, France.
BURGUNDY
FemaleEnglish name derived from 'Bourgogne', meaning 'from Burgundy', the French region known for its wine production.
BURHAN
MaleArabic origin name meaning 'bright' or 'radiant', derived from the root word 'bårh' signifying light and clarity.
BURHANUDDIN
MaleArabic name meaning "evidence or proof of faith," originating from the words 'burhan' (proof) and 'uddin' (faith). It has historical significance, being associated with Burhanuddin Ghori, a 12th-century Muslim ruler who founded the Ghurid dynasty.
BURIE
MaleRare, unique name of unknown origin and meaning.
BURIM
MaleAlbanian boy's name meaning 'source' or 'spring'.
BURK
MaleGermanic name derived from Old Norse 'Björk', meaning 'birch tree', popular among Scandinavian and German-speaking populations.