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.
Braxton
Brayan
Brayden
Braylee
Braylen
Braylon
Breandan
Breanna
Brecht
Breck
Brecken
Breda
Breeda
Breege
Breffni
Breki
Brencis
Brenda
Brendah
Brendan
Brendon
Brennan
Breno
Brent
Bresi
Brestir
Břetislav
Brett
Briallen
Brian
Briana
Brianna
Briar
Brice
Brid
Bridger
Bridget
Bridgette
Bridgit
Bridie
Briek
Brielle
Brien
Bríet
Brieuc
Briget
Briggs
Brigham
Brighid
Brighton
Brigid
Brígida
Brigita
Brigitta
Brigitte
Brijesh
Brilyant
Brimar
Brimdís
Brimhildur
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.
