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English names starting with B include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to English heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes English-origin names so enduring.

English names starting with B — quick facts

  • 206 English names begin with the letter B
  • 114 girl names, 84 boy names
  • English names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

English Girl Names Starting With B

114 girl names

#518
English
a variant of Briar; a thorny patch
#537
English
dark meadow
#552
English
Bringer of joy
#556
English
little raven
#572
English
from Britain; brilliant and vibrant
#587
English
a variant of Beverly, meaning 'from the beaver stream'
#609
English
Descendant of Bréanainn
#626
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#632
English
dweller by the beaver stream
#639
English
House of figs
#640
English
a variant of Breanna
#646
English
Foreign woman; stranger
#652
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#664
English
English
#686
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#700
English↑ Rising
little bird
#790
English
A modern name, possibly a combination of 'Braelan' and other names, emphasizing creativity.; Associated with God's strength.
#850
English
Derived from the name of a town, meaning 'beaver stream'
#891
English
God is my oath
#911
English
a modern name, possibly derived from combining elements of names like 'Bray' and 'Lyn'
#940
English
from Britain
#948
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#953
English
Bird
#975
English
Bailea is derived from 'bailiff', which refers to an officer of the court or someone entrusted with care.
#978
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#988
English
Beautiful
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1048
English
sword, or to have strength
#1049
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1056
English
God's promise
#1184
English↑ Rising
God's promise
#1262
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1284
English
black island
#1301
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1310
English
blessing
#1368
English
beautiful woman; noble
#1399
English
derived from the name Brenda, meaning 'sword' or 'brave'
#1401
English
Brienne's meadow
#1414
English
to be thankful
#1417
English
Bright or glorious; A diminutive form of Bertha
#1464
English
from Bethlehem; a variant of Bethany or Elizabeth
#1527
English
A blend of 'Bran' and 'Anya', meaning raven and grace respectively.
#1549
English
noble
#1574
English
Causative form for 'to build'
#1580
English
A blend of Brynn and Lee, meaning 'hill' and 'meadow' respectively
#1581
English
strength
#1601
English
bringer of happiness
#1605
English
derivative of 'Berlinda', known as beautiful and shining
#1608
English
from the brook land
#1704
English
A variant of Beverly, meaning 'a meadow by a river'.
#1709
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1731
English
house of God
#1736
English
a form of the name Barbara, meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'
#1744
English
a joyful person; playful and lively
#1759
English
a diminutive form combining 'Betty' and 'Lou'
#1768
English
bear, to bring forth
#1783
English
Derived from Blake, meaning 'dark' or 'fair' depending on the interpretation
#1817
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1846
English
small stream
#1846
English
from the birch tree, a place of birch trees
#1846
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1854
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1877
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1908
English
A modern feminine form of the name 'Bryan', often interpreted as 'strong' or 'noble'.
#1910
English
noble
#1955
English
mighty
#2234
English↑ Rising
A name derived from Old English 'Brice', which means 'bridge' or 'dweller by the bridge'.
#2619
English↑ Rising
Unknown
#3476
English↑ Rising
Bexley, a place name; a clearing in the birch trees
#3533
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#3709
English↑ Rising
Beautiful friend.
#4122
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#4124
English↑ Rising
from the briar meadow
#4284
English
sword's edge
#5149
English↑ Rising
a modern variant of Brittany
#5779
English↑ Rising
The quality of being physically attractive.
#6708
English↑ Rising
beautiful, lovely
#6977
English↑ Rising
a light wind; carefree
#7308
English↑ Rising
Exalted one
#7706
English
a variant of the name Brian
#8546
English↑ Rising
beautiful or beauty
#9081
English
A modern invented name, potentially combining Bray and lay.
English
A beloved name with deep roots
English
variant of Brian, meaning 'noble', 'strong'

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English Boy Names Starting With B

84 boy names

#219
English
broom hill
#359
English
From the broad meadow
#365
English
Burnt field
#528
English
Old English
#550
English
Wine steward, server
#570
English
Town by the hillside
#655
English
Bent grass meadow
#710
English
tall, strong
#750
English↑ Rising
Bridge Keeper
#778
English
brave or strong
#786
English
Derived from the surname Brown
#795
English
From the fortified place
#798
English
From a wide spring or stream
#846
English
burnt ford or river crossing
#895
English
hill covered with broom
#980
English
Old English
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1000
English
A meaningful name with English roots
#1045
English
Brand; sword
#1048
English
wide valley; broad valley
#1062
English
a unit for measuring sugar content in solution
#1153
English
A stream or small river; a water source.
#1176
English
A Christian clergy member of high rank.
#1196
English
the charming one
#1214
English
Brawn or strength
#1223
English
broad valley
#1224
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1253
English
Son of the farmer
#1260
English
one who lives by a dwelling or grange; a dwelling in a bower
#1287
English
brave
#1301
English
blessed; bear
#1305
English
broad, broad-minded
#1386
English
Somewhat derived from the word 'broad valley'.
#1420
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1425
English
descendant of Bral
#1515
English
A place name, or fortification; Pastoral land
#1546
English
broad valley
#1585
English
A fiery or blazing person
#1661
English
meadow land near a stream
#1701
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1717
English
From the woods or forest
#1744
English
valley with a bog
#1788
English
dweller by the brook
#1805
English
a combination name derived from Brandon and Kyle, symbolizing strength and the narrow land
#1851
English
derived from the Old English surname, potentially meaning 'from the bridge'.
#1874
English
Short form or variation of Benny, meaning 'blessed'.
#1895
English
a dweller by the fortress
#1896
English
Bailiff's hill
#1945
English
of unknown meaning, often interpreted as a nickname
#2173
English↑ Rising
a riverbank or hill
#3232
English
From the Briar Enclosed Town
#4236
English
sharp edge; sword blade
#5686
English↑ Rising
Of the fortress; Strong, noble
#5965
English
Broad valley.
#5966
English↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#6270
English↑ Rising
Small stream or brook
#6576
English
a small berry
#6577
English↑ Rising
Short form of Bartholomew
#6944
English↑ Rising
shelter
#8344
English
Brave or one who is bold
#8348
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#8351
English
Son of Brice
English
mighty
English
Old English
English↑ Rising
Bextyn is a modern variation of the name Paxton, which means 'peace town'.
English
Shelter, a safe place
English
A modern variation of Braxton
English
a variant of Braylon, which is often interpreted as 'broad' or 'wide'
English
A beloved name with deep roots
English
baker
English
A beloved name with deep roots

English Unisex Names Starting With B

8 gender-neutral names

#1514
English
A beloved name with deep roots
#1545
English
Occupational surname derived from the profession of barber, signifying 'one who cuts hair.'
#1641
English
blessed
#1734
English
Strong, noble
#2511
English↑ Rising
Courageous, fearless
#5973
English
thorny bush
#9719
English
a blend of Brianna and Lynn
#9890
English
broad land