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

BURKE

Female

Irish surname and given name derived from "macadh," meaning "son of." As a given name, it offers a unique yet robust option with strong historical ties to Ireland's powerful Burke family.

BURKE

Male

Irish surname derived from the Old English word 'burh', meaning 'fort'. It was originally given to people living near fortified towns or castles, and is now associated with strength and fortitude.

BURKLEE

Female

Uncommon American name, created by combining Irish 'Burke' meaning "strength" or "shine", with Korean 'Lee', meaning "elegance".

BURKLEIGH

Female

Rare Scottish given name derived from the surnames Burkill or Burchell, meaning "fortified hill" or "hill settlement". It was first recorded in the late 19th century and today remains distinctive with fewer than ten occurrences in the United States.

BURKLEY

Female

American given name derived from the German Burkhardt, meaning "stronghold" or "fort" combined with "hard," signifying strength or bravery. It's rare yet distinct, used mainly in English-speaking countries.

BURKLEY

Male

Uncommon English given name derived from Old English 'burh', meaning 'fort', with the suffix '-ley' suggesting a connection to a fortified place.

BURL

Male

Unique English name derived from the Old English word 'burh', meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold'. It has historically been associated with strength, resilience, and fortitude.

BURL

Female

Uncommon yet powerful English given name derived from the Old English word "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." It originally served as a surname but has evolved into a first name with a rich Anglo-Saxon history, symbolizing strength and protection.

BURLA

Female

Italian name derived from 'burla', meaning 'jest' or 'joke', reflecting a playful and humorous origin.

BURLE

Male

Rare, unisex French given name derived from the Occitan word "burla," meaning "mockery" or "jest." Despite this, Burle historically conveyed positivity, often associated with joyous celebrations like Carnival.

BURLEEN

Female

Arabic-derived name meaning 'lightning', offering a powerful and dynamic presence despite its rarity.

BURLEIGH

Male

Uncommon English male given name derived from "burh-leah," meaning "fortified town clearing.

BURLEN

Male

Uncommon English male given name derived from the Old English 'burh', meaning 'stronghold' or 'fortress'.

BURLENE

Female

Uncommon English female given name with Old English origins, derived from "burh", meaning "fortress" or "stronghold". It was created during the Victorian era by combining elements of existing names. Despite its rarity, Burlene's distinctive sound and historic meaning may appeal to those seeking unique names.

BURLEY

Female

Rare English name with a distinctively strong historical origin, derived from the Old English 'burh', meaning 'fort' or 'stronghold'.

BURLEY

Male

Old English male name derived from 'burh-lic', meaning 'of or belonging to the fort'.

BURLIE

Male

Rare, Scottish male name derived from the occupational surname Burley, meaning "fur or leather worker," and also associated with the Scottish place name Burleigh, signifying "fortified hill.

BURLIE

Female

Uncommon male given name of American origin, with unclear roots and meaning. It may be a variant of the English surname Burley, derived from "burh," meaning "fortress" or "stronghold." Alternatively, it could be a coined name created by parents seeking uniqueness. Regardless, Burlie remains exceedingly rare today.

BURLIN

Male

Uncommon English name with Old English roots, derived from "burh" meaning fort and "lin" meaning linen or flax. It was historically given near fortifications or in areas related to linen trade.

BURLINE

Female

Distinctive French name meaning 'joke' or 'jest', first used as a given name during the Middle Ages.

BURLON

Male

Rare French given name derived from 'burel', an old coarse woolen cloth, reflecting its historical ties to textile craftsmanship.

BURLYN

Male

Enigmatic name of unknown origin, used sparingly throughout history, allowing bearers to craft its personal significance.

BURMA

Female

Distinctive name of Burmese origin meaning 'the Union of Myanmar', gaining traction beyond its geographical roots.

BURMAH

Female

Exotic name from Southeast Asia with no specific meaning but evokes Myanmar's rich culture and history.

BURMAN

Male

Uncommon boy's name of unknown origin and meaning, adding to its mystique.

BURNA

Female

West African Yoruba name meaning "fire" or "heat," symbolizing strength, endurance, and the power of the sun.

BURNACE

Male

Uncommon, distinctive given name with unknown origins and no widely accepted meaning.

BURNADETTE

Female

Bernadette is a rare female given name of French origin that means "noble and brave".

BURNADINE

Female

American origin given name with no specific historical figure attached. It was likely created by combining 'burn' and 'adine', possibly inspired by names like Bernadette or Burnside, but its exact origin remains unclear.

BURNAM

Male

Uncommon American given name derived from the English surname Burnham, which originates either from a Buckinghamshire village or an occupational term related to fire.

BURNARD

Male

Rare French given name whose origin and meaning remain uncertain, though it may be connected to the Old French word for 'flame' or 'fire'.

BURNEICE

Female

Rare American name coined by author L. Ron Hubbard for his daughter in 1954.

BURNELL

Female

Uncommon English given name derived from 'burn' (stream) and '-ell' (small), translating to 'little stream'.

BURNELL

Male

English name originally derived from the Anglo-Norman family de Burneville, meaning 'at the farmstead by the stream', and popularized by its use as a character in D.H. Lawrence's novel 'The Rainbow'.

BURNELLE

Female

Unique French given name derived from the surname Bernelle, which originates from the Old German personal names Berinhard or Bernhard, meaning 'bright' or 'famous' and 'strong' or 'hardy', respectively.

BURNES

Female

Rare yet captivating given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "burn" meaning "stream" or "brook," and originally bestowed upon individuals connected to water or with an energetic nature.

BURNES

Male

Unique Scottish given name derived from the Gaelic word "brun," meaning brown, likely referencing someone with brown hair or complexion. While more commonly found as a surname, Burnes has been used as a distinctive given name with Scottish heritage but no specific symbolic meaning.

BURNESE

Female

Burmese is an exotic and unique name from Southeast Asia, with meanings including "from Burma" or "shining," and is believed to have been used historically among the Bamar people in Myanmar.

BURNESS

Male

Unique Scottish name derived from Gaelic 'burn', meaning stream, popular as both surname and given name since the 13th century.

BURNEST

Male

Rare, unique American given name without a defined origin or meaning, potentially inspired by 'burn' and 'best', but not historically significant.