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    English Girl Names Starting With B

    246 names with meanings and origins.

    Looking for a English girl's name that starts with B? Here are 246 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning. English names range from old Anglo-Saxon classics to modern surname-style and nature names.

    Top picks

    1. Blake — “Dark; fair; shining”
    2. Betsy — “God is my oath”
    3. Beverly — “Beaver stream”
    4. Birdie — “Little bird”
    5. Blinda — “An English form of the name Belinda, meaning beautiful. It is often associated with the Italian word for beautiful or pretty.”
    6. Brandelyn — “Variation of the beverage brandy used as a given name”
    7. Becka — “An English diminutive of Rebecca, which comes from Hebrew meaning tied or to bind, suggesting a strong connection or snare.”
    8. Bryony — “An English name referring to a flowering vine with small blossoms. It is taken directly from the name of the wild climbing plant.”
    9. Bede — “A unisex English name famously associated with St. Bede the Venerable. It translates to the saint of scholars or a person of prayer.”
    10. Bentlea — “Feminine form of bentley, from the meadow”
    • Unisex · English · “Public servant; courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. surname or given name”

    • Girl · English · “Steward or public official; man in charge”

    • Unisex · English · “Bailiff, steward; steward or public official; man in charge”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from the English occupation of a steward or bailiff. It historically refers to an official who manages an estate or maintains order.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name that originally denoted a bailiff or a steward, signifying an official in charge.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English occupational name for a flag or ensign bearer.”

    • Girl · English · “Stranger; from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. popular in medieval britain after the 3rd century martyr st barbara. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning”

    • Girl · English · “A form of barbara popular in medeival britain after the 3rd century martyr st. barbara”

    • Girl · English · “From the name barbara; diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning”

    • Unisex · English · “Lawyer; variant of baird: bard; travelling musician/singer; just, pious”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex name of English origin that describes a geographical location, specifically a place among the trees or a wooded area.”

    • Girl · English · “Diminutive of barbara: from the greek barbaros meaning foreign or strange, traveler from a foreign land. in catholic custom st. barbara is a protectress against fire and lightning”

    • Unisex · English · “Born on a saturday; variant of bayard auburn-haired”

    • Unisex · English · “Bailiff; courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. surname or given name”

    • Girl · English · “Public servant; courtyard within castle walls; steward or public official. surname or given name”

    • Girl · English · “Of English origin, this name is derived from the word bailey, traditionally referring to a steward or a bailiff.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning the bringer of joy. It suggests a person who makes others happy and carries a cheerful disposition.”

    • Girl · English · “A short form of the English name Rebecca, which has Hebrew roots meaning to bind or tie. It is a popular, friendly nickname.”

    • Girl · English · “A modern English feminine name created by blending Becca and Lynn. It serves as a rhythmic combination of the two traditional names.”

    • Girl · English · “An English diminutive of Rebecca, which comes from Hebrew meaning tied or to bind, suggesting a strong connection or snare.”

    • Girl · English · “An English diminutive and short form of the traditional name Rebecca.”

    • Unisex · English · “Warrior maid; welsh form of bede: name of a priest”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name famously associated with St. Bede the Venerable. It translates to the saint of scholars or a person of prayer.”

    • Girl · English · “Very beautiful; serpentine; beautiful; from the old german betlindis, which is derived from the word for snake”

    • Unisex · English · “Variant of benjamin: right-hand son. also a variant of benedict; variant of benedict, meaning blessed, from the old french. became a common british surname after being introduced to britian during the norman conquest”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English nickname or diminutive for names such as Benjamin and Benedict, often used as a standalone name.”

    • Girl · English · “Feminine form of bentley, from the meadow”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name meaning from the bent grass meadow. It originally served as a habitational surname for those living near such fields.”

    • Unisex · English · “A variation of the English name Bentley, which describes a person from the meadow or a clearing overgrown with bent grass.”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from Old English, this name combines terms to mean a shining battlemaid or a brilliant warrior woman.”

    • Girl · English · “An Old English name that combines elements meaning a bright or shining counselor.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name translates to a spear-bearing maid, signifying a female warrior or protector.”

    • Unisex · English · “A glacier; lives at the birch tree meadow”

    • Girl · English · “Spearbearer maid; feminine form of berenger: derived from an old german compound meaning bear-spear”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning victorious or describing a person who brings victory to others.”

    • Unisex · English · “From the birch meadow; the birch tree meadow. also see barclay and burke”

    • Girl · English · “Of Greek origin via French, this name identifies one who brings victory or triumph.”

    • Unisex · English · “Bright light; bright; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”

    • Girl · English · “An English name of Welsh association, noted as the legendary son of Cadwy in traditional British lore.”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from bert - industrious; diminutive of bertrand: intelligent; glorious raven. french form of the german bertram, meaning bright-raven. philosopher and mathematician bertrand russell. some scholars believe the second syllable of bertrand derived from a word meaning shield”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning a shining battlemaid, representing a woman who is both brilliant and courageous in conflict.”

    • Girl · English · “This name evokes the image of a shining battlemaid, suggesting strength and radiance in your little one.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name translates to a bright counselor, suggesting one who provides brilliant or clear advice.”

    • Girl · English · “Green jewel; derived from the precious stone beryl, a gemstone of varying colors; often yellow-green. famous references - twentieth century british actress and comedienne beryl reid; the biblical eighth foundation stone of the wall of new jerusalem was beryl”

    • Girl · English · “Diminutive of elizabeth; diminutive of elisabeth: from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction”

    • Girl · English · “Dedicated to god; variant of elizabeth, , meaning my god is bountiful, or god of plenty, originally derived from a central and eastern european name; variant of elisabeth: from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction”

    • Girl · English · “A contemporary English feminine name formed by combining Beth and Shaya. It blends the traditional meaning of Beth with the modern flair of Shaya.”

    • Girl · English · “A common English diminutive used for those named Elizabeth.”

    • Girl · English · “God is my oath”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated to god; a diminutive the hebrew elizabeth: my god is plentiful. also used as an alternate spelling of betty. famous references - american actress bette davis; diminutive of elisabeth or elizabeth, from elisheba, meaning either oath of god, or god is satisfaction. also a diminutive of bethia (daughter or wor”

    • Girl · English · “The welsh form of the latin beatrix, meaning brings joy”

    • Girl · English · “Beaver stream.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name referring to a meadow of the beavers. Originally a surname, it became a popular unisex given name for those near nature.”

    • Girl · English · “Beaver stream”

    • Girl · English · “A modern English name interpreted as meaning one who is beyond others. It has become a globally recognized name signifying excellence.”

    • Girl · English · “Used by shakespeare for characters in two of his plays”

    • Girl · English · “Used by shakespeare for characters in two of his plays”

    • Girl · English · “Pupil of an eye.”

    • Girl · English · “A familiar form of bancroft, vincent”

    • Girl · English · “Little bird”

    • Girl · English · “A contemporary English name that translates literally to little bird, used as a delicate feminine moniker.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English variation of Blake, this name holds a dual meaning of both light and dark. It has evolved over time from Old English roots.”

    • Unisex · English · “This name has a gentle charm, meaning 'stutters' or 'stammerer,' suggesting a unique and endearing way of communicating.”

    • Unisex · English · “Dark; fair; shining”

    • Girl · English · “Variant of blakely: from the light meadow; from the dark meadow”

    • Girl · English · “Variant of blakely: from the light meadow; from the dark meadow”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name derived from the Gaelic name Blaine, often signifying a yellow or slender person.”

    • Girl · English · “A spelling variant of the English name Blair, which means flatland or field. It refers to one who dwells on a plain or battlefield.”

    • Girl · English · “A feminine form of the name Blair, which has English and Scottish roots meaning flatland or a field.”

    • Unisex · English · “A modern English unisex name that refers to a bright flame. It can also stem from the Latin name Blasius meaning a lisp or stutter.”

    • Girl · English · “An English form of the name Belinda, meaning beautiful. It is often associated with the Italian word for beautiful or pretty.”

    • Girl · English · “White flower; white flower, or blessed flower”

    • Girl · English · “A name of Welsh and English origin for females meaning a white or pure flower.”

    • Girl · English · “White flower; fair-haired; blonde. variant of the spanish blandina meaning flattering”

    • Girl · English · “Fair-haired; blonde. variant of the spanish blandina meaning flattering”

    • Girl · English · “An English female name meaning to be a tall child or simply tall. It is a descriptive name relating to stature and physical growth.”

    • Girl · English · “A modern English diminutive used for both Roberta and Barbara. It has evolved into a standalone name for girls.”

    • Unisex · English · “Abbreviation of robert; famous, bright fame”

    • Unisex · English · “Short for robert; abbreviation of robert; diminutive of robert: famed, bright; shining. an all-time favorite boys name since the middle ages. famous bearers: scottish national hero robert the bruce and novelist robert ludlum”

    • Unisex · English · “Good; sweet; pretty girl; pretty, charming beautiful. derived from the scottish dialect word bonny, meaning beautiful; which in turn is based on the latin bonus meaning good”

    • Girl · English · “Good; sweet; pretty, charming beautiful. derived from the scottish dialect word bonny, meaning beautiful; which in turn is based on the latin bonus meaning good”

    • Girl · English · “Variant of bradley: broad clearing in the wood. from a surname and place name based on the old english words for broad clearing and broad wood. famous bearer: movie star brad (bradley) pitt”

    • Unisex · English · “Resembling salmon / from the wide valley”

    • Girl · English · “Brandy; variant of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Girl · English · “Variation of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Girl · English · “Warm; variant of the beverage brandy used as a given name; italian surname form of brand meaning fiery beacon”

    • Girl · English · “Combination of brandi and candice; variant of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Girl · English · “Sweet nectar; variant of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Girl · English · “A woman wielding a sword ; an alcoholic drink”

    • Girl · English · “Variation of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Girl · English · “The beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Unisex · English · “Variation of the beverage brandy used as a given name”

    • Unisex · English · “An English name meaning broad hillside, also sometimes associated with the meaning brave in modern usage.”

    • Girl · English · “Brit a native of england, (britain) or france, (brittany); brit. a native of england: (britain) or france: (brittany)”

    • Girl · English · “Brit a native of england, (britain) or france, (brittany); brit. a native of england: (britain) or france: (brittany)”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name referring to a shrub or a small thorny tree. It evokes natural imagery of a wild, prickly plant or a thicket.”

    • Girl · English · “This name refers to a Yorkshire goddess from English mythology. She was the tutelary deity of the Brigantes, a powerful Celtic tribe in ancient Britain.”

    • Unisex · English · “An English unisex name meaning from Brigham Lane. It is a locational name referring to a specific path or residence near a homestead.”

    • Girl · English · “An English male name derived from Brinley. It describes a meadow or clearing of burnt wood.”

    • Girl · English · “An English female name that can mean tawny or refer to a small meadow. It combines natural imagery with soft, descriptive colors.”

    • Girl · English · “Burnt meadow.”

    • Girl · English · “This English name conveys a sense of virtue and nobility, often interpreted to mean a virtuous person or a princess.”

    • Girl · English · “An English female name describing someone who is intelligent, funny, and independent. It is often considered a modern variant of the name Briana.”

    • Girl · English · “The name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine”

    • Girl · English · “The name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine”

    • Girl · English · “The name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine”

    • Girl · English · “The name of a flowering vine used in folk medicine”

    • Girl · English · “The original old english form of the greek cresida”

    • Unisex · English · “A unisex English name that serves as a geographic marker, referring to someone who hails from Great Britain.”

    • Girl · English · “Strength from the irish name bridget; originally the ancient duchy of bretagne in france. celtic bretons emigrated from france to become the bretons of england”

    • Girl · English · “Derived from English origins, this female name traditionally signifies someone who comes from Great Britain.”

    • Unisex · English · “A variation of the name Brett, this English name literally means a man from Britain. It denotes a person's geographic origin.”

    • Girl · English · “Originally the ancient duchy of bretagne in france. celtic bretons emigrated from france to become the bretons of england”

    • Girl · English · “An English name meaning from Britain or British, serving as the personification of the British Isles.”

    • Girl · English · “Originally the ancient duchy of bretagne in france. celtic bretons emigrated from france to become the bretons of england; a poetic name for great britain”

    • Girl · English · “Originally the ancient duchy of bretagne in france. celtic bretons emigrated from france to become the bretons of england”

    • Unisex · English · “Brit a native of brittany, (france) or britain, (england)”

    • Girl · English · “An English name famously associated with the literary Bronte sisters; it derives from a word for thunder.”

    • Girl · English · “White skinned; dark and pure. white breast, white breasted”

    • Girl · English · “The name of English origin means 'Small stream; bringing forth'. The name Brooklyn is also of Dutch origin meaning 'Uncertain, perhaps broken land'.”

    • Girl · English · “She ascends; strong. she ascends. feminine of brian”

    • Unisex · English · “Son of a nobleman; swift. famous bearer: st brice, sometimes called st. britius, was a 5th century bishop of tours; speckled. surname form of brice”

    • Girl · English · “An English male name that serves as a variant of Brinley, meaning a clearing of burnt wood.”

    • Girl · English · “An English name referring to a flowering vine with small blossoms. It is taken directly from the name of the wild climbing plant.”

    • Girl · English · “Welsh form of victoria: victory; welsh form of victoria, victory”

    • Girl · English · “A feminine English name derived from the nickname Bunny. It is also a well-known diminutive for the name Elizabeth, meaning God is my oath.”

    • Unisex · English · “Derived from burleigh, british place name”

    • Unisex · English · “This name of English origin translates to bear or brown. It is often used to describe someone with brown hair or the characteristics of a bear.”

    • Girl · English · “Unusual foreign.”

    • Unisex · English · “Infant.”

    • Unisex · English · “Surname.”

    • Girl · English · “A lookout.”

    • Girl · English · “Queen.”

    • Unisex · English · “Boar.”

    • Girl · English · “Traveler from a foreign land”

    • Girl · English · “Unusual foreign.”

    • Girl · English · “Unusual foreign.”

    • Girl · English · “The summit.”

    • Unisex · English · “A cap.”

    • Unisex · English · “Beautiful.”

    • Girl · English · “Blessed.”

    • Girl · English · “Warrior maid.”

    • Girl · English · “Bean fortress”

    • Girl · English · “Small bean”

    • Girl · English · “From berkshire.”

    • Girl · English · “Beautifu.”

    • Girl · English · “River goddess.”

    • Girl · English · “Pretty or very beautiful”

    • Girl · English · “Battle maid.”

    • Girl · English · “Daughter of ben.”

    • Girl · English · “Battle maid.”

    • Girl · English · “Advisor beyond.”

    • Girl · English · “A combination of bertha & lynn”

    • Girl · English · “A familiar form of bernadine”

    • Unisex · English · “Flower, berry.”

    • Girl · English · “The day.”

    • Girl · English · “Wealthy.”

    • Girl · English · “A familiar form of gilberte”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated to god”

    • Girl · English · “Derives from elizabeth”

    • Girl · English · “From the house of figs”

    • Girl · English · “House of god.”

    • Girl · English · “House of god.”

    • Girl · English · “From beatrice.”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated to god”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated to god”

    • Girl · English · “A short form of beverly”

    • Girl · English · “Beaver meadow”

    • Girl · English · “One who surpasses others”

    • Girl · English · “Fair skinned.”

    • Girl · English · “Strong willed”

    • Girl · English · “Strong willed”

    • Girl · English · “Deep water.”

    • Girl · English · “A familiar form of benedicta”

    • Unisex · English · “Bird.”

    • Girl · English · “Little bird.”

    • Girl · English · “Birdlike.”

    • Girl · English · “Cares.”

    • Girl · English · “Blessing.”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated.”

    • Girl · English · “Consecrated.”

    • Unisex · English · “Perfect joy.”

    • Girl · English · “Joy.”

    • Girl · English · “Joy.”

    • Girl · English · “Flowerlike.”

    • Girl · English · “Fresh.”

    • Unisex · English · “The color.”

    • Girl · English · “Blue bell flower”

    • Girl · English · “Joy.”

    • Girl · English · “Joy.”

    • Girl · English · “A queen.”

    • Girl · English · “A queen.”

    • Girl · English · “Good.”

    • Girl · English · “A queen.”

    • Girl · English · “Broad hill.”

    • Girl · English · “Unknown”

    • Girl · English · “Freckled.”

    • Girl · English · “Freckled.”

    • Girl · English · “Firebrand.”

    • Girl · English · “Dark and pure.”

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