English Submitted Names

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Bethie f English
Variant of Bethy.
Bethlehem f Ethiopian, English (Rare)
From a biblical place name, the city where Jesus was born (see Bethlehem).
Bethley f & m English
Transferred use of surname Bethley.
Bethlyn f English
Beth with the popular-lyn suffix.
Bethlyne f English (Rare)
Beth with the -lyne suffix.
Bethlynn f English
Beth with the popular -lynn.
Bethlynne f English
Beth with the -lynne suffix.
Bethnie f English
Variant spelling of Bethney.
Bethny f English
Variant of Bethany. A notable bearer is the author Bethny Ricks.
Bethulia f English (Rare)
Bethulia is a biblical city whose deliverance by Judith, when besieged by Holofernes, forms the subject of the Book of Judith... [more]
Bethy f English
Diminutive of Bethany, Elizabeth, and other names containing beth.
Bethye f English
A variant spelling of Bethy.
Betrina f English (Rare)
Possible variant of Bettina.
Bets f English
Short form of Elizabeth and variant or nickname of Betsy.
Betsi f English
Variant of Betsy.
Betsye f English
Variant of Betsy.
Bett f English (American)
Diminutive of Betty.
Bettany f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bettany. This name is borne by English historian and writer Bettany Hughes (born 1968).
Bettsi f English
Variant of Betsy.
Bettsie f English
Variant of Betsy.
Bettyann f English
Combination of Betty and Ann.
Bettyanne f English (Rare)
Combination of Betty and Anne 1.
Bettyjane f English (American)
Combination of Betty and Jane.
Bettyjo f English (Rare)
Combination of Betty and Jo.
Bettylou f English (American)
Combination of Betty and Lou.
Bettylyn f English
Betty with the -lyn suffix.
Bettylynn f English
Betty with the -lynne suffix.
Bettylynne f English
Betty with the -lynne suffix.
Betula f English (Rare)
Derived from Latin betula meaning "birch".
Bety f Spanish (Latin American), English (Rare)
Variant of Betty, also used in Latin American countries as a short form of names containing Be- (or -be-) and -t-, like Beatriz and Alberta.
Bevelyn f English (American)
Probably a blend between Beverly and Evelyn.
Beverlee f English
Variant of Beverly.
Beverlie f & m English
Variant of Beverly.
Beverlyn f English
Elaboration of Beverly.
Bevi f English
Diminutive of Beverly.
Bevie f English
Diminutive of Beverly.
Bevy f English
Diminutive of Beverly.
Bex f & m English (Rare)
Diminutive of Rebecca, Beckett, Beatrix and other names containing the beck sound.
Bexley f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bexley.
Bey m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bey.
Beyond m & f English (Modern, Rare)
From the English-speaking word beyond, meaning "on the far side."
Bezaleel m Hebrew (Anglicized), English (Puritan)
Anglicized form of Hebrew Betsalel, meaning "in the shadow." In the bible, this is the name of a son of Uri who was one of the architects of the tabernacle, and the name of an Israelite.
Bianna f English, Mexican (?)
In English, this is an invented based on the popular name suffix -ianna. It is also Mexican, the meaning unknown. This is the name of a news anchor on Good Morning America, Bianna Golodryga.
Bibbe f English (American, Rare)
The given name of the artist, musician, and actress Bibbe Hansen (*1952).
Bibbit f English
Diminutive of Elizabeth.
Biddie f English, Scottish
Diminutive of Bridget.
Biden m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Biden.
Biffany f English (Rare)
Feminized form of "Biff". Possible variant of "Tiffany".
Bige m English
Diminutive of Abijah.
Bilena f English
English variant of Bilina.
Bilinda f English (British, Rare)
Probably rarely used alternate spelling of Belinda. Mostly known because of Bilinda Butcher, who is guitarist/singer of My Bloody Valentine.
Billard m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Billard.
Billee f & m Hindi (Rare), Indian (Modern), English (Modern)
From Hindi बिल्ली (billee) meaning "cat". It is also used as variant of the name BILLY, BILLIE, or BILLI.
Billi f English
Variant of Billie.
Billiam m English
Variant of William, incorporating the diminutive Bill.
Billianne f English
Strictly feminine version of Billie, or a combination of Billy and Anne 1.
Billiejean f English (Rare)
Combination of Billie and Jean 2. This is also popularized by the title of the song by Michael Jackson named "Billie Jean" released on January 22nd 1983.
Billiejo f American (South), English (Rare)
Combination of Billie and Jo. Also, see its male counterpart: Billyjoe.
Billina f Literature, English (American)
Character from a novel in the Oz series.
Billye f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Billy.
Bina f English
Diminutive of Sabina and Sabrina.
Bing m English (Rare)
Either transferred use of the surname Bing or from a nickname, as was the case for American singer and actor Bing Crosby (1903-1977), who was originally called Bingo.
Bingham m English (British, Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bingham.
Binky m & f English (Rare)
A nickname of unknown meaning. A notable bearer of the nickname is Binky Felstead from the show 'Made in Chelsea', whose real name is Alexandra.
Binny f English
Diminutive of Benita. In British television show, 'The Kids of 47A' (1973-1975), one of the sisters Gathercole is called Binny, but in this case her given name was Belinda.
Biralee f Indigenous Australian, English (Australian)
Means "baby" in an Australian Aboriginal language. Using Aboriginal words as names was a popular trend in 1970s Australia.
Birch m English
From the English word for the birch tree. Famous bearers include Birch Evans Bayh III, senator from Indiana, who assumed office in 1999. Birch Evans Bayh II was a senator from Indiana 1963-1981.
Birdella f English (Rare)
Probably an elaborate form of Bird. It can also be a combination of Bird and the suffix -ella.
Birdena f English (American)
Elaborated form of Bird.
Birdine f English
Variant of Birdie.
Birdsong f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Birdsong.
Birdy f English
Variant of Birdie.
Biron m English (Rare), Theatre
Shakespeare used this name in one of the three companions of King Ferdinand in Love's Labour Lost (1594).
Birt m English
Variant of Burt.
Birtie f English
Variant of Bertie.
Bismack m Central African, English (African)
Possibly a variant of Bismarck. This is borne by Congolese basketball player Bismack Biyombo (1992-).
Bitsy f English
Diminutive of Elisabeth.
Bitty f English
Short for Elizabeth.
Bizzy f English
Diminutive of Elizabeth.
Blackbird f & m English (Rare)
From the name of the animal, introduced into popular culture by the 1968 song of the same name performed by The Beatles.... [more]
Blackstone m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname.
Blade m English, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Blade or from the Old English blæd ‘leaf of a plant,' of Germanic origin; related to Dutch blad and German Blatt.... [more]
Blaineley f English (Modern)
This name was giving to a character in the cartoon show Total Drama (2007-). Blaineley was a host in season 3 of Total Drama World Tour, and was the host of Total Drama Aftermath. Blaineley is World Tour was later the first adult contestant!
Blakelyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Blake using the popular name suffix lyn.
Blakeney f & m English
From Old English blæc meaning "black, dark" or blac meaning "pale" combined with Old English eg meaning "island" or hæg meaning "enclosure".
Blakesley f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Blakesley.... [more]
Blanchie f English (American)
Nickname or variant of Blanche.
Bland m English (Rare)
Either a transferred use of the surname Bland or an English form of Blandus.
Blase m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Blase or a variant of Blaise.
Blayden m English
Variant of Bladen.
Blayk m English
Variant of Blake.
Blayke m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Blake.
Blayr f English
Variant of Blair.
Bleaker m English
Transferred usage of the surname Bleaker.
Bleeker f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Bleeker.
Bless f & m English, Filipino
From the English word bless meaning "to consecrate or confer divine favor upon".
Blessed f & m English (Puritan), African
From the English word "blessed" meaning "having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing; held in veneration; revered", ultimately from Old English blētsian, blēdsian "to consecrate (with blood)".
Blessings m & f English (African)
Plural form of Blessing. It is most used in Malawi.
Bleu f & m English
From the French word for "Blue". Not typically used in France.
Bliss f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bliss or from Old English blīths, bliss, of Germanic origin; related to blithe... [more]
Blissa f English (American)
Invented name. Means "perfect happiness" in American English.
Blisstina f English (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the English-speaking word 'bliss' and the popular suffix 'tina.
Blithe f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Blythe.
Bloom f English
From the English word bloom, ultimately derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰleh₃- ("to thrive, flower, bloom").
Bloom m English
Transferred use of the surname Bloom.
Blu f & m Italian (Modern), English (Rare)
Italian form of Blue and English diminutive of Bluford.
Bluebell f English, Popular Culture
From the name of the flower, used to some extent as a first name when flower names were in vogue at the end of the 19th century.
Bluebird m & f English (American, Rare)
Very rare but has been used in the US since the 1700s, particularly in Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Bluebonnet f English (Rare)
From the English name for the bluebonnet flower.
Bluejay f & m English (Canadian, Rare)
Native American Chinook legends tell tales about of a hero named Bluejay who gets into rather sticky situations at times and other times helps out humanity.In one of the tales Bluejay is a female and another set of stories it is a different person named Bluejay and they are male.
Blyth m & f English
Variant of Blythe.
Bo m & f English
Variant of Beau or diminutive of Robert, Beaufort, Beauregard, Bonita or Bonnie.
Bobbeth f English
Either a variant of Bobette, most likely influenced by Beth, or a combination of Bob/Bobbie and Beth.
Bobbin m English (Rare)
From the English-speaking word bobbin, which spools thread.
Bobbo m English (Rare)
Rare diminutive of Robert (and Robin).
Bobbye f English
Variant of Bobby.
Bobbyjoe m American (South, Rare), English (British, Rare)
Combination of Bobby and Joe. Bobbijo is the feminine counterpart.
Bobert m English (Rare)
Variant of Robert using the short form Bob.
Bobette f English (Rare)
Variant of Babette, most likely influenced by Bobbie.
Bobi f & m English (Rare), Welsh
Variant of Bobby.
Bocefus m English
Variant of Bocephus.
Bocephus m English, Popular Culture
Likely a corruption of the Ancient Greek name Bucephalus. ... [more]
Bode m English
Famous bearer: American skier Bode Miller
Boden m English (Modern)
Likely an invented name based on the popular name syllable Bode, from names such as Bodhi or Bode. Alternatively it may be a transferred use of the surname Boden, or a variant of Beauden.
Bodene m & f English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Bodene; a corruption of the French Baudouin.
Bodhin m English
Variant of Boden.
Bodie m English
Short form of Boden.... [more]
Bogart m English
Transferred use of the surname Bogart.... [more]
Bogie m English
Diminutive of Bogart.
Bolden m English
Transferred use of the surname Bolden.
Boldt m English (American, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Boldt.
Bolton m English (Rare)
From Old English bolt-tun, “settlement within a dwelling”.
Bon m English (Australian), Popular Culture
Given in honour of AC/DC rock star "Bon" Scott, who was born Ronald Scott. His nickname was given to him at school, to differentiate him from another Ronald in his class... [more]
Bonamy m & f English
Transferred use of the surname. This name was borne by British literary scholar Bonamy Dobrée (1891-1974), who was given the name because it was a family surname.
Bonar m Scottish, English
Transferred use of the surname Bonar.
Bonham m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bonham.
Bonner m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bonner.
Bonny f English
Variant of Bonnie.
Bonnye f English
Variant spelling of Bonny.
Boo f English
Boo is a diminutive of Baby and Babe.
Booth m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Booth, which is derived from Middle English bothe meaning "booth, bothy, hut", which itself is ultimately derived from Old Norse búð meaning "booth, dwelling, shelter"... [more]
Boots m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Boots or a nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer.... [more]
Boreal m & f English (Rare)
From the Boreal Forest, which was named after the Greek god Boreas, who was a purple-winged god of the North Wind in Greek mythology.
Boronia f English (Australian, Rare)
An Australian shrub with pink or red flowers which are famed for their exquisite scent. The plant is named after Francesco Borone, a talented botanical field assistant who came to a tragic end.
Bose m English
Meaning unknown. Possibly a diminutive of Ambrose or a variant of Boss.
Bosten m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Boston.
Botswana f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the place name.
Botulph m English, Norwegian
Derived from Botulphus, which was the latinized form for both Botulf and Bótulfr.
Boulder m English (Modern, Rare)
From the English-speaking word boulder.
Bouldin m English (Modern, Rare)
The origins of the name Bouldin are from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of Britain. It is derived from the Old English personal name Bealding, which was originally derived from the name Beald. Bouldin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century... [more]
Bourne m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bourne.
Bouse m English (Canadian, Rare)
Diminutive of Bower. A notable bearer is John Bower "Bouse" Hutton (1877-1962), a Canadian ice hockey goaltender and Hockey Hall of Fame member.
Bow m & f English (Rare)
A variant of Bo 1, probably influenced by the word "bow" which is used to shoot with arrows or by the word "bowtie", or a diminutive of Rainbow.
Bowden m English (American)
Transferred use from the surname Bowden.
Bower m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bower. It was the middle name of John Bower "Bouse" Hutton (1877-1962), a Canadian ice hockey goaltender and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Bowman m English
Transferred use of the surname Bowman.
Bowyn m & f English (Modern)
Variant of Bowen.
Boy m North Frisian, West Frisian, East Frisian, Dutch, Danish, German, English (Rare)
Variant form of Boye. In English-speaking countries, the name is usually derived from the English word boy meaning "boy" (in a manner comparable to the name Sonny) or a short form of the given names Boyce and Boyd.... [more]
Boyer m English
Variant of the English occupational surname Bowyer meaning "bow maker" transferred into use as a given name.
Boyne m English
Transferred use of the surname Boyne.
Boz m English, American
A nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. For example, Boz was used as a pen name by Charles Dickens (1812-1870) in the 1830s when publishing short pieces in newspapers... [more]
Brace m & f English
Likely intended as a variant of Brice. Middle English (as a verb meaning ‘clasp, fasten tightly’) from Old French bracier ‘embrace’, from brace ‘two arms’, from Latin bracchia, plural of bracchium ‘arm’, from Greek brakhiōn.
Bracken f & m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Bracken.
Brada f English (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a feminine form of Braden.
Braddock m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Braddock.
Bradie f & m English
Variant of Brady.
Bradison m English (American, Modern)
Coming from an English name, Meaning son of Bradley or is also used as a very rare substitute for Bradley, Addison or Madison.
Bradlay m English
Variant of Bradley.
Bradlee m & f English (Rare)
Masculine and feminine variant of Bradley.
Bradlei m English
Variant of Bradley.
Bradleyna f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Bradley, with the suffix -na
Bradlina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Bradley, with the suffix lina
Bradly m English
Variant of Bradley.
Bradon m English
Variant of Braden.
Bradshaw m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bradshaw.
Bradyn m English
Variant of Braden.
Braedon m English
Variant of Braden.
Braegan m English (American, Modern, Rare)
An invented name, blending the popular phonetic prefix bray and the name Reagan.
Brahm m English, Indian
Variant of Bram and Brahma.
Braison m English (American)
Borne by Braison Cyrus, the son of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, as a portmanteau of B. Ray's Son with B for Billy, rai for Ray, and -son to indicate "son of" to mean, "The son of Billy Ray."
Bramble m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bramble.
Bramwell m English
Transferred use of the surname Bramwell.
Bran m English
Short form of Brandon.
Branch m Popular Culture, English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Branch or from Middle English from Old French branche, from late Latin branca ‘paw’.
Brandan m English
Variant of Brandon.
Brandiann f English
Combination of Brandi and Ann.
Brandianne f English
A combination of Brandi and Anne 1.
Brandin m English (Modern)
Variant form of Brandon. Also compare Brandyn. Known bearers of this name include the former American professional basketball player Brandin Knight (b... [more]
Brandtley m English
Variant of Brantley.
Brandun m English
Variant of Brandon.
Brandy m English
Diminutive of Brandon.
Brandyn m & f English (Modern)
Variant form of Brandon (when borne by a male). In the case of a female bearer, this name can be considered as the feminine form of Brandon... [more]
Bransby m English
Transferred use of the surname Bransby.
Brantly m English
Variant of Brantley.
Branwell m English
Variant of Bramwell. A famous namesake is Patrick Branwell Brontë, brother of the famous Brontë sisters.
Branwyn f English
Variant of Welsh Branwen.
Brasen m English
Means "bold".
Brashlyn f English (Rare)
Combination of the English word "Brash" and the suffix -lyn. Possible variant of the popular name "Ashlyn".
Brass m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Brass. Alternately, could be taken directly from the English word brass, a metal alloy of copper and zinc, possibly derived from Proto-Germanic brasō "fire, pyre"... [more]
Braunwyn f English (Rare)
Probably an English variant of Bronwyn. A known bearer of this name is Braunwyn Windham-Burke (b. 1977), who stars in the American reality television series The Real Housewives of Orange County (2006-).
Brave m & f English
From the French brave, from the Italian bravo, itself either from Provençal brau 'show-off', from the Gaulish *bragos 'fine', or from the Latin *bravus, from a fusion of pravus and barbarus into a root *bravus.
Braven m English
Variant of Brave, with the popular name suffix -en, possibly influenced by Raven.
Bravery m English
From the English word "bravery" meaning "being Brave, a brave act".
Brawleigh m English
Variant of Brawley. A known bearer of this name is American Republican politician Brawleigh Graham.
Brawley m English
Transferred use of the surname Brawley. A known bearer of this name is American actor Brawley Nolte (b. 1986), the son of American actor Nick Nolte (b... [more]
Brax m English (Australian)
Short form of Braxton, popularized by the character Darryl 'Brax' Braxton of the soap opera Home and Away.
Braxden m English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Braxton using the popular phonetic suffix den, found in such names as Hayden and Aidan.
Braxley m & f English (Modern, Rare)
An invented name, based on other similar names such as Paisley and Brinley.
Braxon m English
Variant of Braxton.