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

BLAKELEE

Male

Contemporary American girls' name created by blending Blake ('dark-haired, pale') and Lee ('clearing').

BLAKELEIGH

Female

English given name derived from 'blæc' meaning 'black', and 'leah' signifying 'woodland clearing'. It was originally a medieval English surname for people living near dark forests, later evolving into a distinctive unisex first name.

BLAKELEY

Male

Elegant English name derived from the Old English "blæc-leah," translating to "dark clearing." Once used as a place name, it has evolved into a unique given name with growing popularity among girls in recent years, while retaining its distinctive appeal and rich historical origins.

BLAKELEY

Female

Uncommon English given name derived from "blæc-leah", meaning "dark clearing". It originally served as a surname during medieval times before evolving into a unisex first name in the 20th century, reaching popularity in the United States during the 1980s and 1990s.

BLAKELI

Female

Unisex name of African origin derived from the Yoruba people's culture. It combines "Blake," meaning honorable, and "Li," signifying happiness, conveying a powerful meaning: "Honorable Happiness.

BLAKELIE

Female

Rare yet captivating Scottish given name derived from 'black meadow' or 'dark-colored meadow', with roots in Galloway's place names.

BLAKELY

Male

Uncommon English given name derived from the Old English surname Blackley, originally an occupational name for a fuller, and believed to have originated in Lancashire.

BLAKELY

Female

American given name created as a feminine form of Blackley, derived from Old English 'blæc' meaning black and 'leah' referring to a clearing or wood, thus translating to "from the dark wooded clearing.

BLAKELYN

Female

Unique African American name derived from the combination of 'Black' (strength, resilience) and 'Lynn' (from the lake), gaining popularity in the early 20th century as a celebration of African heritage within Western naming traditions.

BLAKELYNN

Female

Unique American feminine given name created by combining Blake and Kennedy, though its exact origin is unclear. It has no specific meaning but is often associated with strength and individuality.

BLAKEN

Male

Rare and unique name of uncertain origin and meaning, often interpreted as relating to light colors or the Scottish/Irish surname Blake.

BLAKENEY

Female

Rare English name derived from the Norfolk village of Blakeney, which combines the Old Norse words "Blaec" meaning "black" and "ey" meaning "island," translating to "Black Island.

BLAKESLEY

Female

Rare English name derived from the Old English occupational surname for a baker, composed of 'blæc' meaning 'baker' and '-slea' referring to a clearing or open space.

BLAKLEE

Female

Recent American creation, a unique blend of Blake and Lee without specific meaning or history, first gaining popularity in the late 20th century.

BLAKLEIGH

Female

English given name derived from "blæc" (black) and "-ley" (meadow), translating to "black meadow". It originated as a surname in medieval England, later evolving into a unique and distinctive first name.

BLAKLEY

Female

Rare English name with unclear origins, potentially derived from 'Blackley' or 'Blackall', signifying someone from a dark forest or evoking beauty and depth respectively.

BLAKLEY

Male

Uncommon English name derived from Old English 'blæc' meaning black and '-ley' denoting a field or meadow, thus signifying "black meadow.

BLAKLIE

Female

Uncommon given name of unknown origin and meaning, first appearing sporadically in US records during the 19th century, primarily among males.

BLAKLYN

Female

Distinctive American given name created by blending Blake and Brooklyn, with no specific meaning beyond its origins.

BLAKLYNN

Female

Uncommon yet compelling name of unknown origin, often associated with strength and uniqueness due to its distinctive sound and spelling. Some believe it may be inspired by the DC Comics character Black Canary, adding a touch of superhero mystique to the name. Despite its scarcity in historical records, Blaklynn's rarity contributes to its allure and has begun gaining traction among parents seeking original and meaningful names for their children.

BLAKNEY

Female

Uncommon English given name derived from "blæc" meaning "black," and "-ney" denoting place or estate, signifying "black estate.

BLAN

Male

Blaine is a Scottish boy's name derived from the Gaelic word "bláth", meaning "flower".

BLANCA

Male

Spanish female given name meaning 'white'.

BLANCA

Female

Blanca, derived from Spanish 'blanco', means white, conveying purity and beauty.

BLANCAESTELA

Female

Unique female name of Spanish origin, combining 'Blanca', meaning white or bright, with 'Estela', derived from the Latin word 'stella', translating to star.

BLANCH

Female

Rare French given name meaning 'white,' symbolizing purity and light, with notable historic bearers like Dame Blanch de Lormes and Blanche d'Armagnac.

BLANCH

Male

Rare French girl's name meaning 'white,' associated with purity and lightness, historically prominent in medieval France.

BLANCHA

Female

Unique and captivating Spanish name derived from the word "blanco," meaning white, often associated with purity and brightness. It has been popular in Spain and Latin America for centuries, gaining further recognition through characters like Washington Irving's heroine Blanca in "The Tales of the Seville.

BLANCHARD

Male

French origin, dating back to the Middle Ages, derived from the Old French word "blanc" meaning white. It was originally an occupational name for a fuller who cleaned and thickened wool. Notable bearers include François Blanchard, inventor of the first hot-air balloon in 1783, and his nephew Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Today, it is considered a unisex name with a rich history making it a distinctive choice.

BLANCHE

Female

French female given name meaning "white," popularized by historical figures like Queen Blanche of Castile and literary characters such as Belle in "A Tale of Two Cities.

BLANCHE

Male

French name derived from 'blanc,' meaning 'white', popularized by French nobility like Blanche of Castile.

BLANCHIE

Female

Rare French female given name derived from "blanc," meaning "white," but unlike many color-named names, Blanchie originates as an occupational surname for bleachers who cleaned wool.

BLAND

Male

English origin, meaning 'white' or 'fair-haired', derived from the Old English word 'blad'.

BLANDINA

Female

Latin-derived feminine given name meaning 'gentle', with notable historical figures like Saint Blandina, and pronunciation /blan-DEE-nah/.

BLANDINE

Female

Rare, distinctively French given name derived from 'Blanca', meaning 'white' or 'fair'. Notably associated with Saint Blandine, a Christian martyr who famously refused to recant her faith despite persecution.

BLANDON

Male

Distinctive male given name of French origin, derived from the Old French word "blond," meaning "fair-haired.

BLANDY

Female

Distinctive name of French origin, meaning 'white', brought to England by the Normans in 1066 and historically associated with notable figures like Richard de Blandy and Thomas Love Peacock's character in "Crotchet Castle".

BLANE

Female

Distinctive Scottish name meaning 'dark-haired', derived from the surname Black, with potential associations to nature or beauty through its connection to the Gaelic word 'blàth'.

BLANE

Male

Blaine is a unique Scottish-derived name meaning 'plain' or 'field', popularized by American poet Joyce Kilmer who used Blaine as his pen name.

BLANEY

Female

Uncommon Irish given name derived from the ancient surname Ó Bláthmhac, meaning "descendant of Bláthmhac," which was originally a Norse personal name brought to Ireland by Viking settlers. It was historically associated with the noble Uí Fiachrach clan of County Mayo and has evolved to be used for both males and females today.