BonomPopular Culture Derives from 'Bono Vox', an altered form of bonavox, which is Latin for "good voice". On its own, it could be seen as a variant of Bonus.... [more]
BootaanmSomali The name Bootaan is of Somali origin and carries a powerful and positive meaning. In Somali, Bootaan is often associated with characteristics like strength, courage, and dignity. It's a traditional Somali name that reflects qualities admired in Somali culture, particularly in relation to leadership, bravery, and standing firm in the face of challenges.... [more]
BoothmEnglish (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]
Bootsm & fEnglish (Rare) Transferred use of the surname Boots or a nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer.... [more]
BooturmYakut Means "protector", "to protect the people and the homeland".
BoqiangmChinese From the Chinese 博 (bó) meaning "rich, plentiful" or "play, gamble, win" or 伯 (bó) meaning "older brother" and 强 (qiáng) meaning "strong, powerful, energetic".
BoqinmChinese “Bo” (伯) usually means “elder” or “chief,” while “qin” (勤) means “diligent” or “industrious.”
BoqingmChinese From the Chinese 伯 (bó) meaning "older brother" and 卿 (qīng) meaning "noble, high officer".
BoqiumChinese From the Chinese 伯 (bó) meaning "older brother" and 逑 (qiú) meaning "collect, unite" or 遒 (qiú) meaning "strong, unyielding, forceful".
Borealm & fEnglish (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.
BoremundmLiterature Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire" and the television series "House of the Dragon". In the series, Boremund Baratheon is the Lord of Storm's End and the head of House Baratheon early in the reign of King Viserys Targaryen during the middle years of the Targaryen dynasty in Westeros.
Boreym & fKhmer Means "large city, community, province, country" in Khmer, ultimately from Sanskrit पुरि (puri).
BorilmBulgarian Boril of Bulgaria was the emperor of Bulgaria from 1207 to 1218.
BorimirmBulgarian, Croatian, Serbian Derived from Slavic bor "battle" combined with Slavic mir "peace". A known bearer of this name is Borimir Perković (b. 1967), a former Croatian soccer player.
BorinmLiterature A fictional character created by J.R.R. Tolkien. After his younger nephew, Frór, and brother were slain, Borin departed from the Ered Mithrin with his younger nephew, Thrór, to the Lonely Mountain in eastern Middle-earth, and lived there until his death... [more]
BorkamLiterature, Swedish (Rare) Borka is the father of Birk Borkason and one of the antagonists in Astrid Lindgren's 'Ronia the Robber's Daughter'. Lindgren might have gotten the name from Lake Borkasjön in Lapland, northern Sweden.
BorkhuaralimOssetian Mythology This is the name of the Ossetian god of cereals and grain and the son of Khorældar. He was killed by Batraz, causing the Narts to fall to famine.
Borkhüüm & fMongolian From Mongolian бор (bor) meaning "brown, grey, dark" and хүү (khüü) meaning "boy, son; child".
BǫrkrmOld Norse Old Norse name and byname meaning "bark".
BörkurmIcelandic Means "bark" (the outermost layer of trees) in Icelandic.
BornamPersian meaning in Persian: Young, Youth, Fresh, Healthy, Brave... [more]
BoromieumLengadocian Transferred use of the surname Boromieu. Derived from the surname of Catholic saint Charles Borromeo (1538 – 1584), Archbishop of Milan and a leading figure of the Counter-Reformation combat against the Protestant Reformation.
BoromirmLiterature Means "jeweled hand" in Sindarin. In 'The Lord of the Rings' (1954) by J. R. R. Tolkien, this is the name of one of the nine walkers in the Fellowship of the Ring.
BorosmGreek Mythology Possibly derived from Βωρεῖς (Boreis), the name of a Milesian tribe in Ancient Greece. This was the name of several characters in Greek mythology.
BorrmNorse Mythology Possibly means "son" in Old Norse. Borr is a deity in Norse Mythology. He is married to Bestla, father of Odin, Vili and Vé, and son of Búri.
BorrosmLiterature Created by author George R. R. Martin for a character in his series "A Song of Ice and Fire". In the series, Borros Baratheon is the patriarch of House Baratheon and the Lord of Storm's End during Viserys Targaryen's reign in Westeros.
Bortolgoif & mMongolian Means "brown headed" or "grey headed" in Mongolian, from бор (bor) meaning "grey, brown, dark" and толгой (tolgoi) meaning "head".
BoruchelmYiddish Combination of Baruch and Israel and variants alike, meaning Bless Israel. Common nickname upon Jews with these two names.
BoruimChinese From the Chinese 博 (bó) meaning "rich, plentiful" or "play, gamble, win" or 伯 (bó) meaning "older brother" and 瑞 (ruì) meaning "felicitous omen, auspicious".
BorwinmGerman (Rare) The name Borwin is formed from the Slavonic name element BOR "fight, battle" and the Germanic name element WIN "friend".... [more]
BorwonmThai Alternate transcription of Thai บวร (see Bowon).
BosomFrankish Germanic given name of uncertain meaning. Some sources state that it is a short form of Germanic given names that contain the element boto meaning "bid, offer" (such as Bodegisel - also compare Bode), whilst others state that it is a short form of Germanic given names that contain the element burg meaning "protection", such as Burghard (see Burchard)... [more]
BosonmFrench (Archaic) French form of Boso. A known bearer of this name was Boson de Talleyrand-Périgord (1832-1910), a French nobleman and prince of Sagan.
BosonemItalian (Archaic) Italian form of Boso. A known bearer of this name was Boso of Arles (10th century AD), a Frankish nobleman who spent much of his life in Italy (where he was known as Bosone) and at one point became a Margrave of Tuscany there.
BossmAmerican Possibly transferred use of the surname Boss, or taken from the English word boss, meaning "one who is in charge", from Middle Dutch baes "master of a household, friend"... [more]
BǫðvarrmOld Norse From the reconstructed Proto-Norse name Baðuherr, composed of Old Norse bǫð "battle" and herr "army" (or possiby Proto-Norse harjaR "warrior, leader of an army").
BótimMedieval English, Old Norse Originally a byname meaning "man from Bute" in parts of Scandinavia, it later became a diminutive of names containing the name element bot "remedy, help".
BotismJudeo-Christian-Islamic Legend Name of a demon described in the Lesser Key of Solomon as a president and earl, ruling sixty legions of demons. He initially appears as a viper before taking on human form, sporting horns, fangs and a sword... [more]
BotolphmAnglo-Saxon (Latinized), History English form of Botolphus, which was a variant form of Botulphus (see Botulph, Botwulf). Saint Botolph was a 7th-century religious leader in East Anglia, patron of travellers and namesake of the town of Boston (originally Botolphston).
BotulfmGermanic, Swedish (Rare) Derived from Gothic biutan "to offer" or Old High German boto "bid, offer" combined with Gothic vulfs "wolf." There are also instances where this name is a later form of the ancient Scandinavian name Bótulfr.
BotwinemAnglo-Saxon From Old English bot "remedy, help" and wine "friend". Saint Botwine was a Northumbrian saint venerated at Ripon and Peterborough... [more]
BouchrayamArabic (Maghrebi) Possibly from Arabic باشر (bāšara) "to carry out, to exercise, to take" or from بشر (baššara) "to bring good news" or بشر (bašar) "human, humankind".... [more]
BoukolosmGreek Mythology Derived from Greek βουκόλος (boukolos) meaning "cowherd, herdsman", which is ultimately derived from Greek βοῦς (bous) meaning "cow, ox, bull". Also compare the Greek verb βουκολέω (boukoleo) meaning "to tend cattle".
BouldinmEnglish (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]
Bounm & fLao Means "happiness, prosperity, goodness" in Lao.
Bounchanhm & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຈັນ (chanh) meaning "moon".
Bounheuangm & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ເຮືອງ (heuang) meaning "bright, clear, glorious".
Bounhomem & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ໂຮມ (home) meaning "unite, join, assemble, gather".
Bounkhamm & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຄຳ (kham) meaning "gold".
BounkongmLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຄົງ (kong) meaning "constant, strong, durable".
Bounnhangm & fLao (Rare) From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ຍັງ (nyang) meaning "remain, have, possess". A notable bearer is former Laotian president Bounnhang Vorachit (1937-).
Bounthavym & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ທະວີ (thavy) meaning "increase, add, grow".
Bounthiengm & fLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ທ່ຽງ (thieng) meaning "true, sure, correct" or "noon".
BounthongmLao From Lao ບຸນ (boun) meaning "happiness, prosperity, goodness" and ທອງ (thong) meaning "gold".
BovmObscure (Germanized, Rare) The Pseudonym Bov Bjerg was formed from the name of the Danish village Bovbjerg with a historical lighthouse and is borne by the German writer Rudolf „Rolf“ Schmidt.