Female and male names starting with the letter "B" .
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BRANDONRAY
MasculineAmerican unisex name created by combining Brandon ("broad hill") and Ray ("wise"), resulting in a unique and memorable moniker of recent origin.
BRANDSON
MasculineEnglish name derived from 'brand', meaning 'sword' or 'fire'. It was traditionally given to brave warriors in Anglo-Saxon England.
BRANDT
FeminineGerman masculine given name that means 'sword' or 'fire'.
BRANDT
MasculineGerman-origin given name derived from the Old Germanic word 'brand', meaning 'sword' or 'fire'. It was originally a nickname for someone energetic or witty.
BRANDTLEY
MasculineUncommon English given name of Old German origin, derived from Brant meaning "fiery.
BRANDTLY
MasculineGerman-origin unisex name meaning "island of fire/sword".
BRANDTON
MasculineEnglish name of medieval origin derived from "Brand" meaning "sword" or "firebrand", combined with "-ton" denoting a settlement. It was likely named after an early English landowner who founded a village.
BRANDUN
MasculineRare Scottish male given name derived from 'brandubh', meaning 'little brown one', traditionally given to dark-haired children.
BRANDY
FeminineEnglish name derived from Old French 'brandewyn', meaning 'burnt wine', originally referring to a type of strong liquor.
BRANDY
MasculineAmerican female given name derived from the Old English word "brad" meaning "wide".
BRANDYANN
FeminineModern American name created by blending 'Brandy' (burnt wine) and 'Ann' (grace), interpreted as "graceful burnt wine.
BRANDYCE
FeminineUnique, modern American given name created by combining Brandi andracy, derived from brandywine wine and Latin Gracie respectively. Its meaning is interpreted as "elegant and graceful.
BRANDYE
FeminineAmerican-coined name with no clear origin or meaning, potentially a variant of Brandy or a modern creation.
BRANDYLEE
FeminineAmerican female name derived from combining 'Brandi' (German for "burning fire") and 'Lee' (English for "gracious" or "noble"), symbolizing fiery passion and elegant grace.
BRANDYLYNN
FeminineAmerican female given name created by combining 'brandy' and 'lynn', the latter derived from the Welsh word for lake or pool.
BRANDYN
FeminineAmerican variant of the traditional Welsh masculine name Bryan/Brian, meaning "strong" or "noble". It was created to be unique yet retain its heritage.
BRANDYN
MasculineModern American variant of the English name Brandon, meaning "from the brook or stream".
BRANEISHA
FeminineUnique African American name created during the 1970s by blending Brandi ('sword' or 'fire') and Melissa ('honey bee'). Despite varying interpretations, it's often associated with positivity, strength, and sweetness.
BRANEN
MasculineRare Irish name derived from "Bran," meaning "raven," associated with legendary heroes like King Bran of the Tuatha Dé Danann in Irish mythology.
BRANESHA
FeminineAfrican origin name derived from the Yoruba deity Osun-Osogbo, meaning "the one whose head is beautiful".
BRANFORD
MasculineEnglish name derived from the Old English words 'Bran' (raven) and 'ford' (river crossing), translating to "raven's river crossing". It originated as a surname in Anglo-Saxon times but is now more commonly used as a boy's given name, particularly in the United States where it has gained popularity since the 1970s. The name is also associated with the town of Branford, Connecticut, which was named after an early settler known by the nickname "Bran".
BRANHAM
MasculineUnique American given name of unknown origin, often associated with evangelist William Branham despite lacking clear etymology.
BRANIA
FeminineSlavic-derived female name with ancient roots in Eastern Europe, notably Poland. Its meaning, 'defense' or 'protection,' pays tribute to Saint Brana's courage during persecution, embodying strength and resilience.
BRANIAH
FeminineDistinctive Hebrew name derived from 'brania', meaning 'blessing' or 'gift'. It signifies strength, courage, and divine favor.
BRANIGAN
FeminineRare yet charming Irish male given name, derived from the Irish surname Ó Braináin meaning 'descendant of little raven'.
BRANIGAN
MasculineIrish origin given name, derived from the surname Ó Branagáin meaning "descendant of Branagan," potentially originating from "little raven" or "speckled/freckled.
BRANISHA
FeminineDistinctive Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Brahmanishtha," meaning "established in Brahman" or "possessing the qualities of Brahman.
BRANIYA
FeminineHistoric Slavic female name, meaning "strong" or "powerful", used in Russia and Poland since medieval times.
BRANIYAH
FeminineAfrican American name derived from Swahili "branya", meaning "to think" or "to reflect".
BRANKO
MasculineSlavic name of Serbian origin, meaning "defend" or "protect". It was popularized by 19th-century poet Branko Radičević and remains widely used today for its unique sound and powerful meaning.
BRANLEE
MasculineUncommon yet significant Irish name derived from the ancient surname O'Branleacht, meaning 'descendant of Branleach,' an influential Irish chieftain known for bravery and wisdom.
BRANLY
MasculineRare French name of Breton origin, derived from "bran" meaning 'crow', without a specific modern meaning, but associated with figures like physicist Édouard Branly.
BRANN
MasculineUncommon Irish unisex given name derived from the Old Irish word "bran," meaning "raven.
BRANNA
FeminineUncommon yet captivating Irish girls' name derived from the ancient Irish word 'bran,' meaning 'raven.' This bird symbolizes wisdom and mystery in Celtic mythology, attributing these qualities to those named Branna.
BRANNAN
FeminineUncommon Irish surname derived from "Ó Branáin," meaning "descendant of Branán," who was named after the Old Celtic word for "raven." It originated in medieval Ireland and was prominent among the Ó Branáin clan in County Mayo, known for their bravery. The name has been associated with notable figures like American Civil War general Thomas W. Sherman, contributing to its global spread. Today, Brannan is gaining popularity as a given name due to its unique sound and Irish heritage.
BRANNAN
MasculineUncommon Irish given name derived from the surname Ó Brain, meaning "descendant of Brian," which itself means "noble" or "honorable.
BRANNDON
MasculineUnique, American-made given name, created without direct ties to any language or cultural tradition.
BRANNEN
MasculineWelsh name derived from "bran," meaning "raven," popularized during the Middle Ages as a nickname for people with dark hair or somber demeanor, and pronounced Bran-NEN.
BRANNICK
MasculineUncommon Irish given name meaning "little raven" or "descendant of Branagan.
BRANNIGAN
MasculineIrish boy's name derived from 'Ó Branagáin', meaning "little raven".