Female and male names starting with the letter "B" .

English name derived from 'benet', meaning 'blessed'.

English name derived from the Middle English word 'benet', meaning 'blessed'. It was originally used as a nickname for someone considered blessed or fortunate, with ties to Christian tradition.

English name derived from Middle English 'benet', meaning 'blessed'. It was initially used as a nickname for the fortunate, later becoming a popular given name in the late 19th century. Today, it's moderately common, ranking #462 among boys' names in the U.S. (2020).

Elegant Italian name derived from the Latin 'benedictus', meaning 'blessed'.

Rare, American-originated given name derived from the French surname Bennett, meaning 'benefactor'.

French-origin name derived from the medieval English name Benedict, meaning 'blessed'.

Distinctive male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "strong and powerful," dating back to biblical times when Benjamin was one of Jacob's twelve sons.

Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand," and is widely recognized today with its positive interpretation.

Italian boy's name, derived from Benedetto, meaning 'blessed', and is often associated with warmth and intelligence.

Dutch name derived from Benjamin, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son'.

Dutch origin name meaning "blessed," derived from the Hebrew Benjamin, and has been used throughout Europe since medieval times.

Rare English male given name derived from the Anglo-Saxon word "bening," meaning "bright" or "shining." It was often bestowed upon children born during prosperous times, reflecting hope for a radiant future.

English given name derived from the surname Bennington, which means 'town on a hill'. It originates from the Norfolk town of Bennington, whose name combines Old English words meaning peak/hill ('benn') and settlement ('tun').

Rare Hebrew name meaning "son of" from the Old Testament story of Moses' father-in-law Jethro's daughter Serach who married Bennit.

Hebrew-derived name, meaning "blessed" or "dedicated to God," derived from the Hebrew word 'benediction.'

Benjamin is a Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son', originating from the Bible as one of Jacob's twelve sons.

German-origin male name derived from the Germanic word "benn," meaning "blessing." It is interpreted as "gift from God" or "blessed.

Hebrew name meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'blessed', derived from ben (son) and yamin (right hand), with historical popularity in various cultures.

Hebrew origin, meaning "blessed" or "son of the right hand," derived from the Hebrew word "ben" meaning "son.

Distinctive unisex name of Hebrew origin, derived from Benjamin meaning "son of the right hand" or "favorite son," and associated with strength, courage, and intelligence due to its biblical roots.

Rare French male given name derived from the Latin word "benedictus," meaning "blessed." It has historical significance, being associated with Saint Benedict of Nursia, who founded the Benedictine Order.

Benoît is a French male given name derived from the Latin 'benedictus', meaning 'blessed'.

Rare Scandinavian name derived from 'bjorn' meaning bear and 'bjornar' meaning son of a bear, symbolizing strength and power.

Unique English male given name derived from "benesleah," meaning "bent meadow" or "meadow by the bend." It originally served as a surname denoting someone living near such a meadow, evolving into a popular Victorian-era given name with a strong and confident sound.

Anglo-Saxon name derived from 'beosn', meaning 'brown' or 'son of Basil'. It's also connected to the Norman French name Benoît, meaning 'blessed'. Despite its historic roots as a surname since the 11th century, Benson became widely used as a given name in English-speaking countries during the late Middle Ages. Today, it's still considered unique and distinctive, often carried by notable figures like Bernadette Peters and E.F. Benson.

English given name with Hebrew roots, meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'favored son', first recorded in England during the 12th century.

Rare Hebrew name derived from 'ben' (son) and 'Sinai', signifying 'son of Sinai' and honoring the biblical location where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

Bente, of Danish origin, signifies "blessed," derived from Latin Benedictus via Old Norse Benedikta. It was popularized by Queen Bente (1035-1042) and remains so in Scandinavia today.

Bentley, of English origin, means 'from the bent grass field' and gained popularity as a boy's name in recent years, partly due to its association with Rolls-Royce's luxury car brand.

Japanese unisex given name derived from "ben" meaning sacred or holy and "ten" meaning heaven, signifying Sacred Heaven. It is associated with Benzaiten, a female deity known for her musical abilities and patronage of arts and creativity.

Uncommon English name with possible origins in either "beonet," meaning bent grass, or from the estate Bentley, with no specific associated meaning beyond its variants' qualities of strength and adaptability.

American name derived from the English surname Bentley, signifying someone living near a meadow of bent grass.

Modern American name of uncertain origin, likely inspired by names like Bentley or Kentlee, and gaining popularity despite lacking historical significance or established meaning.

Uncommon American name with unknown meaning and history, likely created by its founders as a unique invention.

Bentley is an English unisex name derived from Old English words meaning 'bright' or 'famous', combined with '-leigh', denoting meadow or field. It originated as a medieval surname before becoming popular as a given name in the mid-20th century.

Uncommon English male name derived from 'bentleah', meaning 'meadow by the bend in the river'.

Uncommon English given name derived from Old English words "beon" (to be) and "leah" (woodland clearing), meaning "settlement in a woodland clearing". It originated in Sussex, England, with roots tracing back to Bentilee, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Traditionally used as a surname, it has gained popularity as a given name since the late 20th century, particularly in Australia and the US.

English given name that originated from the Old English word "benthalm," meaning "from the bent grass land." It was first used as a surname for landowners in Lincolnshire, before becoming popular as a given name in the 19th century. Today, Bentley is associated with luxury and craftsmanship due to figures like Sir Henry Ralph Bentley, co-founder of Rolls-Royce.

English surname turned given name, originating from the Middle Ages as an occupational name or denoting someone from Bentley village in Essex. It translates to "settlement with bent grass," derived from Old English "bent" and "-ley." Today, Bentley is associated with luxury and prestige, largely due to the renowned automobile brand bearing its name.

Unusual given name with unknown origins, often chosen for its aesthetic appeal despite lacking clear historical or cultural significance.