Browse baby names from A to Z and search by name. Entries include an origin or language note, common usage, and a concise meaning where the etymology is reasonably established.
Bethan
Bethany
Bett
Betty
Beulah
Bevan
Beverley
Beverly
Bexley
Bhanumati
Bhavani
Bhavika
Bhavini
Bhavna
Bhavya
Bianca
Bilha
Bill
Billie
Billie-Jo
Billy
Bimala
Bina
Birdie
Bishakha
Bishop
Blaine
Blair
Blaise
Blake
Blanaid
Blaze
Blessing
Boaz
Bob
Bobby
Boden
Bodhi
Bonface
Boniface
Bonnie
Boone
Bosibori
Boston
Bowen
Bowie
Boyd
Brad
Bradley
Brady
Braeden
Braelyn
Braelynn
Bramwel
Bramwell
Branden
Brandi
Brandon
Brandy
Brant
Why baby-name meanings can differ between sources
Names travel across languages, alphabets, religions, regions, and centuries. A modern name may have more than one independent origin, a traditional interpretation may differ from strict historical linguistics, and a surname or place name may later become a given name. For that reason, BabyCareGuide avoids presenting disputed etymologies as certain facts.
How to choose a name beyond meaning
Families often consider pronunciation, spelling, initials, sibling names, cultural or family connections, likely nicknames, how a name sounds with the surname, and whether the name works in more than one language. Meaning can be one factor without needing to be the deciding factor.
A note on gender labels
“Common usage” describes how a name is frequently used in naming traditions or contemporary usage; it is not a rule about who may use the name. Many names are unisex, shift over time, or are used differently across countries.
