Female and male first names beginning with the letter “B”..
BURNESTINE
FemaleRare, exotic name of uncertain origin, potentially a blend of Bernice (Latin: "bringing victory") and Ernestine (German: "serious" or "respectable"), conveying a sense of serious triumph. It has no widely recognized meaning or historical figure association but remains an intriguing choice for parents seeking uniqueness.
BURNET
MaleScottish name derived from the Gaelic word 'burn', meaning stream or brook, initially used as a surname for someone living near water.
BURNETA
FemaleRare Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of', derived from the word 'burna'.
BURNETT
FemaleScottish surname derived from "brèag," meaning "small hill" or "mound.
BURNETT
MaleScottish surname derived from Old English 'burnet', meaning 'from the burn' or stream, originally given to someone living near water. It's also used as a boy's first name, shared by notable figures like American actor Burnett Guffey and Australian cricketer Burnett Gibson.
BURNETTA
FemaleAmerican name created by author Stephen King for his 2005 novel 'The Colorado Kid,' making it unique and rare.
BURNETTE
MaleRare, distinctive English name derived from the Old French word 'brunet', meaning 'brown-haired'.
BURNETTE
FemaleRare American boys' name derived from the Old French word "burnete," meaning "little brown one.
BURNEY
FemaleRare English given name, derived from the Anglo-Saxon surname meaning 'from the burg or fort'.
BURNEY
MaleRare English name derived from the Old English word 'burn', meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. It originally served as an occupational surname before becoming a given name in the 20th century.
BURNHAM
MaleEnglish given name derived from the Old English word 'burna', meaning 'stream' or 'brook'. It was historically associated with locations near water in England, such as Burnham-on-Crouch and Burnham Market.
BURNICE
MaleRare Scottish name derived from the Gaelic word "Bheithnise," meaning "bear strength.
BURNICE
FemaleEnigmatic name of unknown origin and meaning, making it a unique choice with no documented history.
BURNIE
FemaleRare yet captivating male given name of Scottish origin, derived from the Gaelic surname 'Mac an t-Sionnach', meaning 'son of the fox'.
BURNIE
MaleRare yet distinct Scottish name derived from the surname "Burn", meaning "from the stream or burn".
BURNIECE
FemaleUncommon African American name created by blending Burnette and nice, symbolizing strength and positivity.
BURNIS
MaleUnique and distinctive given name of unknown origin, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names or English words like 'burn', signifying warmth or life's flow.
BURNIS
FemaleRare Scottish male given name derived from the surname Burness, meaning 'stream promontory' in Gaelic and Norse, carrying historical strength and pride but having no specific alternative meaning or notable figures associated with it.
BURNITA
FemaleRare American name believed to be a blend of Bernice and Rita, but its origin and true meaning remain open to interpretation.
BURNLEY
MaleUncommon English name derived from the Old English word "burna", meaning stream or brook.
BURNS
MaleScottish surname derived from 'burn', meaning 'stream', but also used as a modern given name.
BURON
MaleDistinctive French male given name derived from the Occitan word "buron," meaning mountain hut or shepherd's shelter. It carries associations of refuge, protection, and rugged beauty, reflecting its origins in the seasonal migrations of livestock between high mountain pastures.
BURR
MaleScottish-derived given name meaning "brown," originally used as a surname and nickname for individuals with brown hair or dark complexion.
BURREL
MaleEnglish name derived from Old French 'borel', meaning 'small brown hill', also associated with Old Norse 'Borraldr', meaning 'strong as a bear'.
BURRELL
MaleRare yet attractive English given name derived from the Old French word "burle," meaning "little brown-haired man.
BURRILL
MaleUncommon English male given name derived from the Old English words 'burh' and 'hyll', translating to 'fortified hill'.
BURRIS
MaleDistinctive American given name with English origins, derived from an occupational surname for a brewer, 'brew-master'.
BURRUS
MaleRare Latin-derived name meaning 'wool', historically associated with the wool trade.
BURT
MaleUnique English given name derived from the Old English word 'beorht', meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
BURTHA
FemaleRare Scottish female given name derived from the Old English word "beorht", meaning "bright". It was likely used by families with the surname Burt or Burth, originating in the Scottish Lowlands.
BURTIE
FemaleRare English name derived from Old English Burhthyth, meaning "stronghold of fame" or "famous stronghold".
BURTIS
MaleRare English given name of Old English origin, derived from "beorht" meaning bright or famous, and "þyrs" meaning strong or powerful, signifying "bright and strong" or "famous and powerful".
BURTON
MaleEnglish name derived from Old English words 'burg' (fort) and '-ton' (town), meaning "stronghold town.
BURTON
FemaleBurton: Germanic-origin English given name and surname, derived from "burgate" meaning "fortified manor." First recorded in Domesday Book (1086).
BURUK
MaleUnique, African-origin Yoruba name meaning 'prosperous' or 'successful'.
BURVIN
MaleRare and unique name of unknown origin, with no widely accepted meaning or historical context.
BURWELL
MaleUncommon English given name derived from 'burh' (fort) and 'well' (spring), originally a surname for someone living near a fort.
BURYL
MaleUnique English name with no documented origin or meaning, possibly inspired by similar-sounding names like Bury or Burton.
BUSE
FemaleTurkish name meaning 'pigeon,' symbolizing freedom and beauty, used for centuries as both a given name and surname.
BUSH
MaleThe surname Bush is of English origin, derived from 'busk', meaning 'busy' or 'occupied', and was originally given to someone living in or having a busy occupation.