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Boy and Girl Names with 'B' for Babies and Children

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Choosing a name for your child is a deeply personal journey that can reflect family heritage, cultural significance, and individual values. With countless options available, parents often seek a name that strikes a balance between traditional roots and modern trends. A classic name may evoke a sense of history and timelessness, while a contemporary choice can add a fresh touch and uniqueness. Whether you're looking for something that honors your family's legacy or a name that resonates with today’s world, the right name can encapsulate your hopes and dreams for your child’s future.  

Girl names with B:  

  1. Bahar – A Turkish name meaning "spring" or "blossom."
  2. Bailey – Of Old English origin, meaning "bailiff" or "steward." 
  3. Bambi – Derived from Italian, meaning "child" or "baby." 
  4. Barbara – A Greek name meaning "foreign" or "stranger." 
  5. Barbie – A diminutive of Barbara, often associated with the popular doll. 
  6. Basima – An Arabic name meaning "smiling." 
  7. Beatrice – Of Latin origin, meaning "bringer of joy" or "blessed." 
  8. Beckett – An English surname turned given name, meaning "bee cottage" or "little brook." 
  9. Becky – A diminutive of Rebecca, meaning "to bind" or "to tie" in Hebrew. 
  10. Bella – Italian for "beautiful," often used as a diminutive of Isabella. 
  11. Bellamy – Of French origin, meaning "beautiful friend." 
  12. Bellatrice – A variation of Beatrice, meaning "bringer of joy." 
  13. Belle – A French name meaning "beautiful." 
  14. Benedetta – An Italian name meaning "blessed." 
  15. Benita – Of Spanish and Latin origin, meaning "blessed." 
  16. Berenice – A Greek name meaning "bringer of victory." 
  17. Berta – A diminutive of Bertha, meaning "bright" or "famous." 
  18. Bethany – Of Hebrew origin, meaning "house of figs," referring to a biblical place. 
  19. Betsy – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "pledged to God." 
  20. Bettina – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath." 
  21. Beverly – An Old English name meaning "beaver stream." 
  22. Bianca – An Italian name meaning "white" or "pure." 
  23. Bijou – A French word meaning "jewel." 
  24. Billie – A diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protector." 
  25. Bina – Of Hebrew origin, meaning "understanding" or "wise." 
  26. Birgit – A Scandinavian form of Bridget, meaning "exalted" or "strong." 
  27. Blair – Of Scottish origin, meaning "plain" or "field." 
  28. Blake – Derived from Old English, meaning "dark" or "fair" (from contrasting meanings in different contexts). 
  29. Blanca – A Spanish name meaning "white" or "fair." 
  30. Blanche – Of French origin, also meaning "white" or "pure." 
  31. Blossom – An English word name meaning "to bloom" or "flower." 
  32. Blue – A modern name referring to the color, symbolizing calm and peace. 
  33. Blyss – A modern variation of Bliss, meaning "happiness" or "joy." 
  34. Blythe – Of Old English origin, meaning "happy" or "carefree." 
  35. Bonnie – A Scottish name meaning "pretty" or "charming." 
  36. Brandy – Of English origin, meaning "burnt wine" or referring to the distilled beverage. 
  37. Bree – An Irish name meaning "noble" or "strength." 
  38. Bria – A modern name, often considered a shortened form of Brianna, meaning "strong" or "noble." 
  39. Brianna – Of Irish origin, meaning "noble" or "strong." 
  40. Briar – An English word name referring to a thorny bush. 
  41. Bridget – Of Irish origin, meaning "exalted one" or "strength." 
  42. Brielle – A diminutive of Gabrielle, meaning "God is my strength." 
  43. Brittney – An English name referring to the region of Brittany in France. 
  44. Brooke – Of Old English origin, meaning "small stream." 
  45. Brooklyn – A modern name, combining "brook" and "lyn," also referring to the borough in New York City. 
  46. Bruna – Of Italian and Portuguese origin, meaning "brown" or "dark-haired." 
  47. Bryanna – A variation of Brianna, meaning "noble" or "strong." 
  48. Bryn – A Welsh name meaning "hill" or "mound." 
  49. Brynja – An Icelandic name meaning "armor" or "protection." 
  50. Brynna – A variation of Bryn, meaning "hill" or "noble." 

Boy names with B: 

  1. Balthazar – Of Babylonian origin, meaning "God protects the king," famously one of the Three Wise Men in Christian tradition. 
  2. Barack – Of Swahili origin, meaning "blessed," derived from the Arabic name "Mubarak." 
  3. Barney – A diminutive of Barnabas or Bernard, meaning "son of encouragement" or "strong as a bear," of Greek or German origin. 
  4. Baron – Of English origin, referring to a title of nobility meaning "nobleman." 
  5. Barry – Of Irish origin, meaning "spear" or "fair-haired." 
  6. Bart – A diminutive of Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai," of Aramaic origin. 
  7. Basil – Of Greek origin, meaning "royal" or "kingly." 
  8. Bastain – A short form of Sebastian, meaning "from Sebastia," of Greek and Latin origin. 
  9. Bastian – Another form of Sebastian, meaning "venerable" or "revered," derived from Greek. 
  10. Baxter – Of Old English and Scottish origin, meaning "baker." 
  11. Bear – Of Old English origin, referring to the animal symbolizing strength and courage. 
  12. Beau – Of French origin, meaning "handsome" or "beautiful." 
  13. Ben – A short form of Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" in Hebrew. 
  14. Benedict – Of Latin origin, meaning "blessed," made famous by several saints and popes. 
  15. Benito – A Spanish and Italian diminutive of Benedict, meaning "blessed." 
  16. Benjamin – Of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the right hand" or "favored son." 
  17. Benji – A diminutive of Benjamin, meaning "son of the right hand" in Hebrew. 
  18. Bennet – Of Latin origin, meaning "blessed," a variant of Benedict. 
  19. Bennet – Also used as an English surname, originating from Benedict, meaning "blessed." 
  20. Benoit – Of French origin, meaning "blessed," derived from the Latin Benedictus. 
  21. Berkan – Of Turkish origin, meaning "bright" or "shining." 
  22. Berkay – A Turkish name, combining "Berk," meaning "strong," and "Ay," meaning "moon." 
  23. Berkley – Of Old English origin, meaning "birch tree meadow." 
  24. Bernard – Of German origin, meaning "brave as a bear." 
  25. Berty – A diminutive of Albert, meaning "noble" or "bright." 
  26. Bertram – Of German origin, meaning "bright raven." 
  27. Bill – A diminutive of William, meaning "resolute protector," of Germanic origin. 
  28. Billy – A diminutive form of Bill or William, meaning "resolute protector." 
  29. Bjorn – Of Scandinavian origin, meaning "bear." 
  30. Blaze – A modern English name, meaning "fire" or "flame." 
  31. Bobby – A diminutive of Robert, meaning "bright fame," of Germanic origin. 
  32. Bogdan – Of Slavic origin, meaning "God-given" or "gift of God." 
  33. Boris – Of Slavic origin, meaning "battle" or "warrior." 
  34. Bowen – Of Welsh origin, meaning "son of Owen." 
  35. Boyd – Of Scottish Gaelic origin, meaning "yellow" or "blond." 
  36. Bradley – Of Old English origin, meaning "broad meadow." 
  37. Brady – Of Irish origin, meaning "spirited" or "broad." 
  38. Brando – Of Italian origin, meaning "sword." 
  39. Brandon – Of Old English origin, meaning "hill covered with broom" or "beacon hill." 
  40. Brenden – Of Irish origin, meaning "prince" or "little raven." 
  41. Brett – Of English origin, meaning "a Breton" or "from Brittany." 
  42. Brian – Of Irish origin, meaning "noble" or "strong." 
  43. Brice – Of French and Celtic origin, meaning "alert" or "swift." 
  44. Bruce – Of Scottish and Norman origin, referring to the de Brus family in France. 
  45. Bruno – Of German origin, meaning "brown" or "dark-haired." 
  46. Buck – Of Old English origin, meaning "male deer." 
  47. Buddy – A modern English name, meaning "friend." 
  48. Burak – Of Turkish and Arabic origin, referring to the mythological steed that carried the Prophet Muhammad. 
  49. Buster – An American name, meaning "brave" or "fighter." 
  50. Butch – An American name, often meaning "manly" or "masculine." 

We hope this guide has inspired you to find the ideal name for your baby! Whether you're favoring a modern vibe or a classic touch, the most important thing is that it feels right for you. For more options, be sure to check out our list of gender-neutral names here! 

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