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This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is English or American.
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Belvin m English
Maybe derived from the surname Belville.... [more]
Belynda f English
Variant of Belinda.
Belzora f English (American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be derived from Belzora, the name of a port town in Texas that was abandoned in the 1870s.
Benard m English
Transferred use of the surname Bénard.
Bendor m English (Rare)
In the case of Dr Bendor Grosvenor, art historian, the name Bendor is derived from the Grosvenor family's medieval heraldic shield, a bend or, a golden bend (diagonal stripe), which they used until 1389 when it was claimed instead by the Scrope family, in the case Scrope v Grosvenor... [more]
Benebell f English (American)
Possible combination of Bene and Bell
Benelli f English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Benelli.
Benessa f English (American, Rare)
Possibly an Anglicized form of Benicia which was influenced by Vanessa. It might also be a combination of Ben 1 and Vanessa or similar names ending in -essa.
Benevolence f & m English (African)
From the English word, ultimately from Latin bene volent "well wishing".
Benhur m Biblical Hebrew, Literature, English (American)
Means "son of Hur". The patronymic of the main character in the 1880 novel, 'Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ' by Lew Wallace.
Benjie m English
Diminutive of Benjamin.
Benjman m English
Variant of Benjamin.
Benley m English (American, Rare)
A made up name perhaps influenced by Bentley
Benn m English
Variant of Ben 1.
Bennetta f English
Feminine form of the name Bennett.
Bennye f English (Rare)
Feminine spelling of Benny.
Bentlee m American
Variant of Bentley.
Bentleigh f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Bentley, incorporating the spelling and feminine usage of Leigh.
Benuel m American
The name may be a blend of Benjamin and Samuel or a spelling variant of Penuel.... [more]
Beomann m English
A English name that means "Beekeeper".
Beresford m English
Transferred use of the surname Beresford.
Beretta f English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Beretta. The usage in the USA is probably influenced by the fact that there is a producer of firearms named Beretta.
Beriah m English, Hebrew, Biblical
Probably derived from a Hebrew root meaning "to make noise", or another Hebrew root meaning "in evil". This is the name of multiple people in the Bible.
Beric m English (British), Literature, Popular Culture
Variant of Berrick. Beric Dondarrian is a character in 'A Song of Ice and Fire', as well as it's TV counterpart 'Game of Thrones', known for leading the Brotherhood without Banners and being repeatedly resurrected, though in his case, the name is a variant of Barak 1, as he is known as The Lightning Lord.
Beril f English (Rare)
Variant of Beryl. Beril Jents (1918-2013) was an Australian fashion designer. She is recognized as "Australia’s first queen of haute couture".
Berilla f English (Rare, Archaic)
This name is probably an elaboration of Beryl. It was used from the mid-nineteenth to the early twentieth century.
Berinthia f Theatre, Literature, English (Rare)
Meaning unknown, perhaps first used by Sir John Vanbrugh for a young widow in his play 'The Relapse' (1697). It was subsequently used by Richard Brinsley Sheridan for a widow in his play 'A Trip to Scarborough' (1777), and also appears in Dickens's 'Dombey and Son' (1848) belonging to Mrs Pipchin's niece.
Berkeley m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Berkeley.
Berkley m & f English
Variant of Berkeley.
Berlie f English (Rare), American (South, Archaic)
Berlie Doherty (born 1943) is an English novelist, poet, playwright and screenwriter. She is best known for children's books, for which she has twice won the Carnegie Medal.
Berlyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Berlin using the popular suffix lyn.
Berneda f American (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Berneda.
Bernelle f English (Rare)
Either a diminutive of names beginning with the element Bern-, such as Bernadette and Bernice, combined with the French feminine ending -elle or a quasi-feminization of the surname Bernell.
Bernett m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bernett.
Bernette f French, English
Possibly French diminutive of Bernadette.
Berney m English
Variant of Bernie, which is a diminutive of Bernard.
Bernita f American
Variant of Bernadette or diminutive of names containing Bern and followed by the suffix -ita.
Bernnadette f African American (Rare)
Variant of Bernadette. Actress Bernadette Stanislaus, profesionally known as Bern Nadette Stanis, bears this name.
Bernye m & f Spanish, English
Form of Bernie.
Beronica f American (Hispanic)
Unaccented form of Berónica mainly used in the United States.
Berrick m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Berrick which was originally taken from various locational names in Kent, Shropshire, Oxfordshire, Yorkshire and Norfolk.... [more]
Berrie f & m English (?)
Variant of Barry or Berry 2.
Berrye f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Berry 2.
Berthabelle f English (?)
Berthabelle is a compound of Bertha and Belle.
Berthenia f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Parthenia via its variant Perthenia. Also compare Barthenia.... [more]
Berthilde f Germanic, Dutch, English, German, History
Variant of Berthild. Berthilde lived in the 7th century AD and was one of the five wives of Dagobert I, king of the Franks.
Bertilia f Dutch, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese
Form of Berthild. Bertilia was the name of a 7th-century saint from Mareuil (France).
Berton m English
Variant of Burton.
Bertresa f English (American)
Maybe derived from the surname Bertrés.
Bertrice f English (Rare)
Maybe a rhotic dialect form of Beatrice. An influence of popular names beginning in Ber- like Bert is possible.
Bertrum m English
Variant of Bertram.
Bes f English
Variant spelling of Bess or Bessy.
Bessica f English (American, Rare)
Likely an elaboration of Bessie.
Bessy f English
Variant of Bessie.
Be-steadfast m English (Puritan)
Referring to being steadfast in one's faith.
Be-strong f English (Puritan)
Referencing being strong despite trials and tribulations.
Bethabara f English (American, Rare, Archaic)
From a New Testament place name, Βηθαβαρά (Bēthabará) in Greek, which is derived from Hebrew בית עברה (bēt ‛ăbārāh) meaning "house of the ford" or "place of crossing"... [more]
Be-thankful f English (Puritan)
Referring to being thankful for God's blessings.
Bethanna f English
Beth and the popular -anna suffix.
Bethanne f English
Variant of Bethann.
Bethannie f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant of Bethany, influenced by Annie.
Bethelene f English
Possibly an elaboration of Bethel.
Betheline f English
Elaboration of Bethel.
Bethen f English
Variant of Bethan.
Bethena f English (American, Rare), Popular Culture
Variant of Bethana. Bethena, A Concert Waltz ( 1905) is a composition by Scott Joplin.
Bethia f Biblical Latin, Scottish, English
Form of Bithiah used in some versions of the Old Testament, including the Douay-Rheims Bible. This name was popular in Scotland from the 17th century as an Anglicised form of Gaelic Beathag... [more]
Bethiah f English
Variant of Bithiah.
Bethie f English
Variant of Bethy.
Bethlea f English (Rare)
Beth with the -lea suffix.
Bethleah f English (Rare)
Beth with the -leah suffix.
Bethlee f English
Beth with the -lee suffix.
Bethlehem f Ethiopian, English (Rare)
From a biblical place name meaning "house of bread" in Hebrew, the city where Jesus was born (see Bethlehem).
Bethleigh f English (Rare)
Beth with the -leigh suffix.
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 suffix.
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, Archaic)
From the name of a city mentioned only in the apocryphal Book of Judith, possibly derived from the Hebrew noun בתולה (betula) meaning "virgin". The city's deliverance by Judith, when besieged by the Assyrian general Holofernes, forms the subject of the Book of Judith.
Bethy f English
Diminutive of Bethany, Elizabeth, and other names containing beth.
Bethye f English
A variant spelling of Bethy.
Bethzy f Spanish (Mexican), Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Latin American variant of Betsy. This name was brought to public attention by Bethzy Zamorano, a contestant on the Mexican reality television series Bailando por un Sueño... [more]
Beton m American (Rare, Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Beton.
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).
Bettey f American
Variant of Betty.
Bettsi f English
Variant of Betsy.
Bettsie f English
Variant of Betsy.
Bettyann f English
Combination of Betty and Ann.
Bettyanna f English
A combination of Betty and Anna.
Bettyanne f English (Rare)
Combination of Betty and Anne 1.
Bettyjane f English (American)
Combination of Betty and Jane.
Bettyjean f American (Rare)
Combination of Betty and Jean 2 (See also Bettyjane and Bettyjo).
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.
Bettymae f American
Combination of Betty and Mae.
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 (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Bexley.
Bexlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of Bex and Lynn.
Bey m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Bey.
Beyonca f American (Modern)
Variant of Bianca, influenced by Beyoncé. Alternatively, it can be a combination of Beyoncé and Bianca.
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.
Bijoux f American (Modern, Rare)
Plural of the French word bijou, meaning "jewels". It is not used as a given name in France.
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.
Billion m African American
From French billion, from bi- (“two”) +‎ -illion.
Billye f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Billy.
Billyjoe m American (South)
Combination of Billy and Joe. It's feminine counterpart is Billiejo.
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.
Bird f & m American (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Bird.
Birda f American (South)
Variant of Bertha, influenced by Birdie.
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-).
Bithy f American (South, Archaic)
Originally a diminutive of Tabitha, occasionally used as a given name in its own right.
Bithynia f Biblical, American (Rare, Archaic)
From the name of a region in Asia Minor mentioned in Acts in the New Testament.... [more]
Bitsy f English
Diminutive of Elisabeth.
Bitty f English
Short for Elizabeth.
Bix m American
Diminutive of Bismark. Famously borne by American jazz legend, Bix Beiderbecke, who was a reknowned cornetist and pianist during the 1920s.
Bixby f & m American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred from the surname Bixby.
Biz m American (Rare)
A nickname whose meaning is particular to the bearer. Notable namesakes include professional baseball player James Raleigh "Biz" Mackey (1897 -1965)... [more]
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]
Blackie m American (Rare)
A nickname or a diminutive. As a nickname the meaning is particular to the bearer, perhaps referring to dark hair color or complexion. That was the case for sports writer William Forrest "Blackie" Sherrod (1919-2016)... [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
Diminutive 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.
Blessmore m English (African)
From the English words bless and more, chiefly used in Zimbabwe.
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 simply from the English word "bliss".
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.
Blondean f American (Modern, Rare)
Possibly an extremely rare Anglicized form of Blandine influenced by Blondie and Dean.
Bloodgood m American (Rare)
Name of New York farmer Bloodgood Haviland Cutter (1817–1906). He was known as a 'farmer poet'. Well known author Mark Twain humorously dubbed Cutter the 'Poet Lariat' in Twain's non-fiction travelogue 'Innocents Abroad'... [more]
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.