First Name Directory - Starting with B
This site is dedicated to maintaining a database of first names from all over the world. We are still working to add all meanings to the names and sort them by gender, ethic and other behavior.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Most names come from the European and Arab area, especially italian, spanish, french and german firstnames.
Babette
Bahar
Bahar (Persian: بهار) means the season of Spring in Persian, Kurdish, Urdu, Azerbaijani, and Turkish.
Bahar (Persian: بهار) means the season of Spring in Persian, Kurdish, Urdu, Azerbaijani, and Turkish.
Bahriye
Tamer is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin. Bahri is the masculine form of the name.
Tamer is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin. Bahri is the masculine form of the name.
Baiba
Baiba is a feminine Latvian given name. The associated name day is December 4. Notable people with the name include:
Baiba is a feminine Latvian given name. The associated name day is December 4. Notable people with the name include:
Balbina
Banu
Banu (Persian: بانو bânu), is a Persian name for girls used in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and India. While in Afghanistan it translates to "lady", "princess" or "bride". in India it roughly translates to "little sister". In Turkey, it is a popular female name that refers to the original Persian word. Banu also apparently means "rays from the sun" in Telugu.
Banu (Persian: بانو bânu), is a Persian name for girls used in Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey and India. While in Afghanistan it translates to "lady", "princess" or "bride". in India it roughly translates to "little sister". In Turkey, it is a popular female name that refers to the original Persian word. Banu also apparently means "rays from the sun" in Telugu.
Baran
Barbara
Bärbel
Barbra
Barbara is a female given name, surname, sometimes. Barbara is a loud quaint Word for the foreigners (barbarians), which used obscure words and sounds for the Greeks, equal to a Jabber: Brabrabrabara. The Greek word is German foreign, which means Latin barbarus, wild foreign, alien. The worship of St. Barbara contributed to spread the name.
Barbara is a female given name, surname, sometimes. Barbara is a loud quaint Word for the foreigners (barbarians), which used obscure words and sounds for the Greeks, equal to a Jabber: Brabrabrabara. The Greek word is German foreign, which means Latin barbarus, wild foreign, alien. The worship of St. Barbara contributed to spread the name.
Basak
Başak (Turkish for "Ear of corn"; as a zodiac sign: "Virgin") is a Turkish female given name occurs as a family name.
Başak (Turkish for "Ear of corn"; as a zodiac sign: "Virgin") is a Turkish female given name occurs as a family name.
Başak
Başak (Turkish for "Ear of corn"; as a zodiac sign: "Virgin") is a Turkish female given name occurs as a family name.
Başak (Turkish for "Ear of corn"; as a zodiac sign: "Virgin") is a Turkish female given name occurs as a family name.
Bastienne
Bastienne, is a female given name. He became known in the German-speaking world through the Singspiel Bastien und Bastienne (k. 50) from the years 1767/68 of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the five-part TV classic on the beach of the river Spree from Director Fritz Umgelter directed 1960 green. Elisabeth Müller was the actress of Bastienne.
Bastienne, is a female given name. He became known in the German-speaking world through the Singspiel Bastien und Bastienne (k. 50) from the years 1767/68 of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and the five-part TV classic on the beach of the river Spree from Director Fritz Umgelter directed 1960 green. Elisabeth Müller was the actress of Bastienne.
Beata
Beata or Beate is a female given name that occurs in several cultures and languages, including German, Polish, and Swedish, and which is derived from the Latin beatus, meaning "blessed". Variants include Bea, Beade and Beáta. The name may refer to:
Beata or Beate is a female given name that occurs in several cultures and languages, including German, Polish, and Swedish, and which is derived from the Latin beatus, meaning "blessed". Variants include Bea, Beade and Beáta. The name may refer to:
Beate
Beatrice
Beatrix
Begum
Begum is a female title which is also used in Mirza, Daughter of Beg or Wife of Beg a given name and surname.
Begum is a female title which is also used in Mirza, Daughter of Beg or Wife of Beg a given name and surname.
Behice
Behice is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin. The name means "Merry" or "beautiful".
Behice is a Turkish female given name of Arabic origin. The name means "Merry" or "beautiful".
Běla
Běla is female given name of Czech origin, meaning white, clear. That's Czech form of Italian name Bianca and German name Blanka. Pronounced byeh-lah.
Běla is female given name of Czech origin, meaning white, clear. That's Czech form of Italian name Bianca and German name Blanka. Pronounced byeh-lah.
Belgin
Christophe is a Turkish female name, meaning "cheerful, bright; clearly, clearly"(also known as clear), which occurs as a family name.
Christophe is a Turkish female name, meaning "cheerful, bright; clearly, clearly"(also known as clear), which occurs as a family name.
Belinda
Belinda is a female given name. Origin and meaning of the name are uncertain; a lineage is suggested ("mild, gentle") from the Middle High German linde.
Belinda is a female given name. Origin and meaning of the name are uncertain; a lineage is suggested ("mild, gentle") from the Middle High German linde.
Bénédicte
Bengi
Bengi is a common Turkish given name. It means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal". It is an Oghuz accented version of Bengü which is also a Turkish given name. Compared to Bengü, Bengi has an additional meaning: "a mythical water which gives a person immortal life".
Bengi is a common Turkish given name. It means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal". It is an Oghuz accented version of Bengü which is also a Turkish given name. Compared to Bengü, Bengi has an additional meaning: "a mythical water which gives a person immortal life".
Bengü
Bengü is a common Turkish given name. It means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal".[citation needed]
Bengü is a common Turkish given name. It means "eternal", "endless", "never-ending", or "immortal".[citation needed]
Benigna
Bérengère
Bérengère is a French masculine given name, the feminine form of Berengar, original Germanic and come from the name Beringari.
Bérengère is a French masculine given name, the feminine form of Berengar, original Germanic and come from the name Beringari.
Berenice
Berenice (Ancient Greek: Βερενίκη, Berenikē) is the Ancient Macedonian form of the Attic Greek name Φερενίκη (Pherenikē), which meant "bearer of victory" from Ancient Greek φέρω (pherō), meaning "to bear", and νίκη (nikē), meaning "victory". Berenika priestess of Demeter in Lete ca. 350 BC is the oldest epigraphical evidence. The name also has the form Bernice. An additional Latin form of the same name is Veronica.
Berenice (Ancient Greek: Βερενίκη, Berenikē) is the Ancient Macedonian form of the Attic Greek name Φερενίκη (Pherenikē), which meant "bearer of victory" from Ancient Greek φέρω (pherō), meaning "to bear", and νίκη (nikē), meaning "victory". Berenika priestess of Demeter in Lete ca. 350 BC is the oldest epigraphical evidence. The name also has the form Bernice. An additional Latin form of the same name is Veronica.
Berit
Berlin
Bernadette
Bernhild
Bertha
Bertheid
Bestine
Beta
Betina
Betsy
Bettina
Betty
Betty Bettie is a common in English short form of the female given name Elizabeth or Elisabeth.
Betty Bettie is a common in English short form of the female given name Elizabeth or Elisabeth.
Beverley
Bianca
Bianca Maria
Bianca Maria is a feminine given name, a combination of the Italian name Bianca, which means "white" and is a cognate of the medieval name Blanche and of Maria, a Latin form of the Greek name Μαριαμ or Mariam or Maria, found in the New Testament. The combination name Bianca Maria was the name of early queens or noble women such as Bianca Maria Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. The name is still well-used in Italy and Romania, among other countries.
Bianca Maria is a feminine given name, a combination of the Italian name Bianca, which means "white" and is a cognate of the medieval name Blanche and of Maria, a Latin form of the Greek name Μαριαμ or Mariam or Maria, found in the New Testament. The combination name Bianca Maria was the name of early queens or noble women such as Bianca Maria Sforza and Bianca Maria Visconti. The name is still well-used in Italy and Romania, among other countries.
Bibi
Bibiana
Bike
Bike is a common Turkish given name. It is an Oghuz accented version of Büke which is also a Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Bike" means "Queen" and/or "Woman". It also means "wise, old person"; "bride"; or "the dragon with seven heads" in an old Turkish epic. It is also the name of one of the years in the "Twelve Animal Turkish Calendar".
Bike is a common Turkish given name. It is an Oghuz accented version of Büke which is also a Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Bike" means "Queen" and/or "Woman". It also means "wise, old person"; "bride"; or "the dragon with seven heads" in an old Turkish epic. It is also the name of one of the years in the "Twelve Animal Turkish Calendar".
Bilgin
Bilgin (Turkish for "Scholar, scientist") is a Turkish, mostly male first name and family name.
Bilgin (Turkish for "Scholar, scientist") is a Turkish, mostly male first name and family name.
Biljana
Birgit
Birgitta
Birgitta is the Swedish and Icelandic form of the Irish Gaelic female name Brighid. Brighid or Brigid was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess, and its English form is Bridget. Birgitta and its alternate forms Birgit and Britta became common names in Scandinavia because of St. Bridget of Sweden.
Birgitta is the Swedish and Icelandic form of the Irish Gaelic female name Brighid. Brighid or Brigid was the name of an ancient Celtic goddess, and its English form is Bridget. Birgitta and its alternate forms Birgit and Britta became common names in Scandinavia because of St. Bridget of Sweden.
Birsen
Birsen is a common feminine Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Bir and Sen. In Turkish, "Bir" means "One", and "Sen" means "You". Thus, "Birsen" means "Only You".
Birsen is a common feminine Turkish given name. The name is produced by using two Turkish words: Bir and Sen. In Turkish, "Bir" means "One", and "Sen" means "You". Thus, "Birsen" means "Only You".
Birte
Birthe
Biruta
Biruta or Birutė is a Latvian and Lithuanian feminine given name, which means "snow", derived from the Lithuanian word byrančiu. The associated name day is June 1. The name may refer to:
Biruta or Birutė is a Latvian and Lithuanian feminine given name, which means "snow", derived from the Lithuanian word byrančiu. The associated name day is June 1. The name may refer to:
Bit-na
Bit-na (pronounced and sometimes romanised Bin-na) is a Korean feminine given name. Unlike most Korean given names, it is not composed of Sino-Korean morphemes which can be written with hanja, but is an indigenous Korean word: the root form of the Korean verb binnada (빛나다), meaning "to shine".
Bit-na (pronounced and sometimes romanised Bin-na) is a Korean feminine given name. Unlike most Korean given names, it is not composed of Sino-Korean morphemes which can be written with hanja, but is an indigenous Korean word: the root form of the Korean verb binnada (빛나다), meaning "to shine".
Björk
Björk is an Icelandic and Swedish female given name, meaning "Birch". The Norwegian variant of the name and tree is Bjørk. The name Björk is also one of the most common Swedish family name.
Björk is an Icelandic and Swedish female given name, meaning "Birch". The Norwegian variant of the name and tree is Bjørk. The name Björk is also one of the most common Swedish family name.
Blair
Blanche
Blanchefleur
Blanchefleur ("white flower", also Blanziflor, Flanziflor) is a female given name popular in the High Middle Ages.
Blanchefleur ("white flower", also Blanziflor, Flanziflor) is a female given name popular in the High Middle Ages.
Blanziflor
Blaženka
Blerta
Blerta is an Albanian female given name, which means "green", from the Albanian blertë. The male equivalent is Blerti. The name may refer to:
Blerta is an Albanian female given name, which means "green", from the Albanian blertë. The male equivalent is Blerti. The name may refer to:
Blythe
Bo
Bo-ram
Bo-ram is a Korean feminine given name. It is a native Korean word meaning "valuable" or "worthwhile" and is not written using hanja. This contrasts with most Korean given names, which are derived from Sino-Korean morphemes which can be represented using hanja; these native Korean names have been gaining popularity in South Korea since the 1990s. According to a 2010 study by Chosun University professor Kang Hui-suk, it was the sixth-most common given name among women who graduated from the university that year.
Bo-ram is a Korean feminine given name. It is a native Korean word meaning "valuable" or "worthwhile" and is not written using hanja. This contrasts with most Korean given names, which are derived from Sino-Korean morphemes which can be represented using hanja; these native Korean names have been gaining popularity in South Korea since the 1990s. According to a 2010 study by Chosun University professor Kang Hui-suk, it was the sixth-most common given name among women who graduated from the university that year.
Bodil
Bodil in Danish and Norwegian, in Swedish also the variations Bothild, Botilda, and Boel, is a feminine given name. It is Latinized form of Old Norse Bóthildr from bót "remedy" + hildr "battle". Older variations include Botill, Botild, Botilla, and Botyld.
Bodil in Danish and Norwegian, in Swedish also the variations Bothild, Botilda, and Boel, is a feminine given name. It is Latinized form of Old Norse Bóthildr from bót "remedy" + hildr "battle". Older variations include Botill, Botild, Botilla, and Botyld.
Boglárka
Boglárka is a popular Hungarian female name meaning either "jewel" or "buttercup." It was the second most popular name for girls born in Hungary in 2007.
Boglárka is a popular Hungarian female name meaning either "jewel" or "buttercup." It was the second most popular name for girls born in Hungary in 2007.
Bogna
Bojana
Bojana (Slovenian: Bojana; Macedonian and Serbian Cyrillic: Бојана; Russian and Bulgarian Cyrillic: Бояна; transcribed Boyana) is a Slavic given name. It is feminine version of name Bojan derived from the Slavic noun boj "battle". The name is mainly used within the area of Southeastern Europe.
Bojana (Slovenian: Bojana; Macedonian and Serbian Cyrillic: Бојана; Russian and Bulgarian Cyrillic: Бояна; transcribed Boyana) is a Slavic given name. It is feminine version of name Bojan derived from the Slavic noun boj "battle". The name is mainly used within the area of Southeastern Europe.
Bonita
Bonita is a feminine given name as well as a word meaning "pretty, cute" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Bonita is a feminine given name as well as a word meaning "pretty, cute" in Spanish and Portuguese.
Bonnie
Bonnie, Bonny or Bonne is a given name commonly used for females. It is rarely used as a male given name and is sometimes used as a descriptive reference. It comes from the Scottish word "bonnie" meaning "pretty, attractive", which was itself derived from Middle French bonne "good" as a way to describe a fair, good and beautiful girl. That is in turn derived from the Latin word "bonus" meaning good. The name can also be used as a pet form of Bonita. Bonnie is often used as a nickname or a form of endearment towards a loved one.
Bonnie, Bonny or Bonne is a given name commonly used for females. It is rarely used as a male given name and is sometimes used as a descriptive reference. It comes from the Scottish word "bonnie" meaning "pretty, attractive", which was itself derived from Middle French bonne "good" as a way to describe a fair, good and beautiful girl. That is in turn derived from the Latin word "bonus" meaning good. The name can also be used as a pet form of Bonita. Bonnie is often used as a nickname or a form of endearment towards a loved one.
Bora
Borbora
Borbora [ˈbɔʀbɔʀa] and [ˈbaʀbɔʀa] Barbora are West-Slavic forms of the female first name Barbara. Borbora is the upper Sorbian, Barbora is a Czech, Slovak and also Korean.
Borbora [ˈbɔʀbɔʀa] and [ˈbaʀbɔʀa] Barbora are West-Slavic forms of the female first name Barbara. Borbora is the upper Sorbian, Barbora is a Czech, Slovak and also Korean.
Borghild
Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).
Borghild (and versions like Burghild and Borghildur) is a female given name formed from "borg" (protection) and "hild" (battle).
Boutheina
Boutheina (also spelled Bouthaina or Buthaina; Arabic: بثينة) is an Arabic given name for females. People with the name include:
Boutheina (also spelled Bouthaina or Buthaina; Arabic: بثينة) is an Arabic given name for females. People with the name include:
Bozena
Božena is a female given name in various Slavic languages. Written with Caron is used in the Czech, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian. Božena was 2009 26 place of the most popular female given name in the Czech Republic.
Božena is a female given name in various Slavic languages. Written with Caron is used in the Czech, Slovak, Slovene and Sorbian. Božena was 2009 26 place of the most popular female given name in the Czech Republic.
Brandy
Briana
Brianna
Bridget
Britt
Britta
Brittany
Brittany is a female given name. He comes from English and is named in honor of Brittany, a region in North-Western of France. The name was used for Breton settlers after they had fled before the Anglo-Saxons. It is used also as a term for the breed of Epagneul Breton.
Brittany is a female given name. He comes from English and is named in honor of Brittany, a region in North-Western of France. The name was used for Breton settlers after they had fled before the Anglo-Saxons. It is used also as a term for the breed of Epagneul Breton.
Brodie
Brodie can be a given name or a surname. Of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name was the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland. The given name can be a male or female name, originating from the surname.
Brodie can be a given name or a surname. Of Scottish origin, and a location in Moray, Scotland, its meaning is uncertain; it is not clear if Brodie, as a word, has its origins in the Gaelic or Pictish languages. In 2012 this name was the 53rd most popular boys' name in Scotland. The given name can be a male or female name, originating from the surname.
Brónach
Saint Brónach (sometimes anglicised to Bronagh) was a 6th-century holy woman from Ireland, the reputed founder and patron saint of Cell Brónche ("church of Brónach"), now Kilbroney, in County Down.
Saint Brónach (sometimes anglicised to Bronagh) was a 6th-century holy woman from Ireland, the reputed founder and patron saint of Cell Brónche ("church of Brónach"), now Kilbroney, in County Down.
Brooke
Brunhild
Vanda is a feminine given name. The name originated from the link by brunni (old high German: breastplate) and hiltja (OHG: fight). The name appears as Brynhildr, inter alia in the Nibelung saga.
Vanda is a feminine given name. The name originated from the link by brunni (old high German: breastplate) and hiltja (OHG: fight). The name appears as Brynhildr, inter alia in the Nibelung saga.
Brunhilde
Vanda is a feminine given name. The name originated from the link by brunni (old high German: breastplate) and hiltja (old high German: fight). The name appears as Brynhildr, inter alia in the Nibelung saga.
Vanda is a feminine given name. The name originated from the link by brunni (old high German: breastplate) and hiltja (old high German: fight). The name appears as Brynhildr, inter alia in the Nibelung saga.
Burcu
Burcu ([ˈbuɾdʒu]) is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Burcu" means "Scent", "Fragrance", and/or "Redolence".
Burcu ([ˈbuɾdʒu]) is a common feminine Turkish given name. In Turkish, "Burcu" means "Scent", "Fragrance", and/or "Redolence".
Bushra
Bushra is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "good news or omen". Variants include the Turkish Büşra, which was among the top five names given to girls born in Turkey in the last decade.
Bushra is an Arabic feminine given name meaning "good news or omen". Variants include the Turkish Büşra, which was among the top five names given to girls born in Turkey in the last decade.
In the data base are, apart from modern and traditional first names also American, Arab, Germans, English, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Dutch, Northern, Russian, Scandinavian, Slavian, Spanish, and Swedish first names.
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