200 Cute & Unique Girl Names That Start With B & Meanings

In 2026, Bella is ranked number 135 in the top most popular girl names in the United States. I have added an additional 199 soft baby girl names that start with the letter B. Their meanings are included.

List Of 200 Unique & Cute Girl Names That Start With B And Their Meanings:

Benoite

“Blessed.”

Beileag

Beileag is with Latin origin and means “God is my oath.”

Braylin

Braylin is composed of Bray and Lin. Together, they have the meaning of “dweller near the beautiful forest.”

Berfin

Berfin is Kurdish for snowdrop, and of all flower names here it is my favorite.

Brahmi

Consort of Brahma, and an ancient Indian script.

Binodini

Binodini (“delightful”) Dasi was a pioneering Bengali stage actress.

Borghild

It combines borg, fort, and hildr, battle.

Bronte

Bronte comes from Greek etymology where it translates to ”thunder.”

Biljana

“Herb.” Biljana is a girl bleaching linen in a Macedonian folk song.

Bhagirathi

“Of Bhagiratha,” and a headstream of the Ganges.

Bisola

From Yoruba, “born into wealth.”

Başak

“Ear of wheat,” and Turkish for Virgo.

Bahija

In Arabic Bahija comes from the verb bahaja and is meaning “to rejoice.” Egyptian actress and producer Bahija Hafez is one of the pioneering women in Egyptian cinema.

Botshelo

“Life.”

Beruriah

Beruriah (“pure”) is a scholar quoted in the Talmud.

Bahriye

Of the sea.

Russian feminine names that start with B:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Bogdana	God-given	bahg-DAH-nah or bog-DAH-nah
Bronislava	“armor of glory”	brah-nee-SLAH-vah
Belyana	fair one	bee-LYAH-nah
Borislava	she fights for fame	bah-ree-SLAH-vah
Bazhena	“desired.”	bah-ZHEH-nah
Branimira	guard of peace	brah-nee-MEE-rah
Blagoslava	renown, or goodness	blah-gah-SLAH-vah
Bozhena	divine	boh-ZHEH-nah or bah-ZHEH-nah
Boleslava	“greater fame”	bah-lee-SLAH-vah
Bogolyuba	she loves God	bah-gah-LYOO-bah
Bratislava	glory of brothers	brah-tee-SLAH-vah
Budimira	“wakes the world”	boo-dee-MEE-rah
Beloslava	white glory	bee-lah-SLAH-vah
Bogumila	“dear to God”	bah-goo-MEE-lah
Bereslava	keeps her glory	bee-ree-SLAH-vah

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Banani

Woodland.

Brinn

Brinn is a spelling variant of Welsh Bryn/Brynn (”hill”). In my opinion Brinn is a solid one for a baby girl.

Benika

In Japanese Benika has several possible meanings: “deep red” or “crimson.”

Bosede

“Born on Sunday.”

Batul

“Chaste,” and a title of Fatima, daughter of Muhammad.

Bobbie

Bright fame.

Bleuenn

Flower, in Breton.

Biserka

“Pearl.”

Bramley

“Broom clearing.” Bramley is an apple from pips a young girl planted.

Bardha

“White,” in Albanian.

Bhavya

Grand.

Bituin

Bituin is Tagalog for star.

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Betsy

Betsy is a nickname for Elizabeth, which is from the Hebrew Elisheva. I like the meaning of “My God is an oath.” American actress Betsy Brandt played in the psychological drama series Saint X.

Bilge

Bilge is Turkish for wise.

Bharati

“India.” Bharati is also a moniker of Saraswati.

Fantasy B names:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Belphoebe	“beautiful and bright”	bel-FEE-bee
Badb	crow	BAHV
Bexara	ember-born	bek-SAR-ah
Brynhild	“armor in battle.”	BRIN-hild or BROON-hild
Boann	the white cow	BOH-an or BOO-an
Briavelle	invented, sound only	bree-ah-VEL
Bellatrix	warrior, in Latin	BEL-uh-triks
Blodeuwedd	“flower face”	blod-EYE-weth
Bellona	goddess of war	beh-LOH-nah
Britomart	sweet maiden	BRIT-oh-mart
Bramwyn	wild bramble	BRAM-win
Boudica	victorious	BOO-dih-kuh
Branwen	“blessed raven”	BRAN-wen
Bébinn	fair lady	BAY-vin
Bestla	origin unclear	BEST-lah

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Blodwen

“White flower,” and Wales’s first opera.

Bana

From Arabic bān, a slender tree.

Bette

Bette is another diminutive for Elizabeth. Check the meaning above.

Berrak

Clear, in Turkish.

Brinda

“Holy basil,” and Vrindavan, Krishna’s childhood town, is named after it.

Bunga

“Flower.”

Bathilde

Bathilde (“bold battle”) is a slave who became queen of the Franks.

Becca

Becca is a short form of the Hebrew Rebecca, “to bind.”

Birsen

Only you.

Bergljot

It combines bjarga, help, and ljót, light. Say BERG-lyoht.

Binta

“With God,” and Kunta Kinte’s mother in Roots.

Benvenuta

It comes from Italian, “welcome.”

Bíborka

Little crimson.

Brisa

Brisa has Spanish origins and is symbolizing ‘breeze.’

Bada

Sea.

B middle names:

Name	Meaning	Pronunciation
Bliss	joy	BLISS
Bellamy	“fine friend”	BEL-uh-mee
Blue	sky color	BLOO
Beulah	“married.”	BYOO-luh
Bexley	clearing of boxwood	BEKS-lee
Billie	will, or helmet	BIL-ee
Blessing	favored one	BLES-ing
Beckett	“bee cottage”	BEK-it
Betony	healing herb	BET-uh-nee
Blakely	dark, or pale	BLAYK-lee
Bodhi	awakening	BOH-dee
Berry	“small round fruit”	BAIR-ee
Bethel	house of God	BETH-ul or beth-EL
Bramble	blackberry bush	BRAM-bul
Belva	“beautiful view”	BEL-vuh

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Buthayna

Buthayna (“tender”) is a beloved in love poems by Jamil.

Besa

“Pledge”.

Bhuvana

“World.”

Buffy

Buffy is another form of Elizabeth. Buffy Summers is the main character in the TV show ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer.”

Bayan

“Clarity.” Bayan is a bride-to-be in Kazakh epic Kozy Korpesh and Bayan Sulu.

Bia

Bia (“force”) drags Prometheus to his rock in a play by Aeschylus.

Baran

“Rain.”

Bulan

Moon.

Babette

It is a form of Barbara, from the Greek word barbaros, “foreign.” American author Babette Rosmond issued the novel The Dewy Dewy Eyes in 1946.

Basanti

‘Yellow.’ Folk singer Basanti Bisht received the Padma Shri in 2017.

Beverly

Beverly is symbolizing “beaver stream.” It is ranked in the top 1000 girl names in the US. American actress Beverly Archer performed in The Young and the Restless.

Bade

“Wine.”

Busaba

It comes from Thai and is meaning “flower.”

Bakarne

Solitude, in Basque.

Berengaria

“Bruin spear,” and a queen of England who never visited England.

Baani

Baani has a connection with the Sanskrit word bāṇī which is symbolizing ”voice” or ”speech.” Indian singer Baani Sandhu got her breakthrough in 2019 with the song “8 Parche.”

Behira

Bright.

Bua

Lotus.

Baisakhi

Born in Baisakh, and a harvest festival in Punjab.

Birgül

“Single rose.”

Bambi

“Young girl.” It comes from the Italian term ‘bambino.’ It exploded in popularity in 1942 after the release of the film Bambi by Disney. Bambi grossed over $267 million worldwide.

Baraah

“Innocence.”

Birtukan

Birtukan is Amharic for orange, the fruit.

Bing

Ice.

Blondine

“Little blonde.” Blondine is a fairy tale by Comtesse de Ségur.

Baxley

Baxley is a variant of Bailey, “berry clearing.”

Bernadette

Bernadette (“brave bear”) is one of my favorites from this list.

Blaire

“Battlefield.” American actress Selma Blair starred in Cruel Intentions.

Bridget

”Vigor” or ”power.”

Babs

Babs is a diminutive form of Barbara. See the meaning of Babette.

Bethany

It was a town in close proximity to Jerusalem and is linked with Lazarus and Mary. It has roots in the Aramaic for “house of figs.” In 2003 surfer Bethany Hamilton (author of Soul Surfer) lost an arm in a shark attack.

Boipelo

Boipelo is Tswana for pride.

Briallen

It is Welsh for primrose.

Balbina

“Stammerer.”

Bijoya

“Victory.” Bijoya is a Bengali feast that ends Durga Puja.

Blythe

Blythe comes from Old English blithe which is symbolizing ”happy” and ”free of care.” Actress Blythe Danner is the mother of Gwyneth Paltrow.

Bakula

“Fragrant tree.”

Bojana

From Slavic boj, battle.

Baram

Wind.

Banafsheh

“Violet.”

Beryl

It is from Greek beryllos and has a reference to the mineral beryl. It is found most commonly in granitic pegmatites. Emerald and aquamarine both count as beryl.

Badia

“Wondrous”. Badia Masabni managed a Cairo nightclub that launched belly dancers.

Björk

“Birch,” and a singer from Reykjavík.

Bisa

“Greatly loved.”

Beste

Melody.

Bonnie

Bonnie is from Scots and means ”pretty” or ”fine.” Spelling variants include Bonny and Bonney. It is also a pet form of Bonita.

Belisama

Belisama (“brightest one”) is a Gaulish goddess who is linked to Minerva.

Boróka

Juniper, in Hungarian.

Bhavani

“Giver of life.”

Bathabile

It comes from Zulu, “they are happy.”

Beata

Brata has roots in Latin beatus and is meaning “blessed.” It is pronounced as beh-AH-tah. Beade and Bea are variants that I like.

Berhane

My light.

Bhairavi

“Awe-inspiring,” and a raga played to close a concert.

Bora

“Purple” in Korean, “snow” in Albanian.

Bracha

Blessing.

Birdie

Birdie was initially a pet form for Bertha and Roberta. I have a soft spot for this one. In golf a birdie is a score of 1 under par on a hole.

Bryony

“To swell” or ”to sprout.”

Belle

Belle is French for beautiful and comes frmo the Latin word ”bellus.” Belle is a character in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast.

Blossom

It states the moment a flower opens.

Bijou

Bijou has French roots and means gem or jewel. It is also a song by Queen from the 1991 album Innuendo.

Bimala

Bimala (“stainless”) is torn between two men in Tagore’s The Home and the World.

Beyza

Fair.

Bongiwe

“We are grateful.”

Begüm

Begüm is an Turkish title for a noblewoman.

Bluebell

Bluebell flowers grow well in either sun or partial shade. In 2006 Geri Halliwell of the Spice Girls named her daughter Bluebell Madonna.

Bodil

Bodil is from the Old Norse elements bot (”remedy”) and hild (”battle”). It is pronounced as BOH-dil. Denmark’s national film awards are called the Bodil Awards.

Blažena

Blissful.

Brunella

From Italian bruno, brown, so “little brown one.”

Bihter

“Better,” as well as a lead character of Halit Ziya’s novel Aşk-ı Memnu.

Bhakti

Devotion.

Bertha

Bertha has Old Germanic origins and is symbolizing ”bright” or ”famous.”

Bulbul

“Nightingale.”

Behrokh

It combines Persian beh, good, and rokh, face.

Begoña

Begoña (“place of a dominant hill”) is a title of Mary, patron of Biscay.

Brandy

From Dutch brandewijn, “burnt wine.”

Bunmi

It comes from Yoruba, “given to me.”

Burcu

Fragrance.

Bareket

“Emerald,” and one of twelve stones on a high priest’s breastplate.

Birutė

Birutė (“to pour”) was mother of Vytautas the Great.

Bluma

Bluma is the Yiddish for flower and is connected to the German Blume.

Beau

”Handsome” or ”fair” in French.

Briar

Briar (“thorny bush”) is from Old English brer.

Brielle

Brielle is a diminutive of Gabrielle that comes from the Hebrew for “God is my strength.”

Bláthnat

“Little flower,” and in Irish myth she betrays her husband Cú Roí. Say BLAW-nat.

Bhavna

From Sanskrit bhāvanā, feeling.

Bitna

“Shining”.

Begonia

Begonia is a flower called after Michel Bégon, a French official.

Brenna

Brenna is Irish and means “little raven.” It is the feminine version of Brennan.

Brooke

Brooke is the Old English word for a ”small stream.”

Bay

In Turkish Bay means ”chief” or “lord” and is also a short form of German Bayer.

Beathag

From Gaelic beatha, life. It is pronounced asBEH-hak.

Bopha

Bopha (“flower”) Devi was a star dancer of Cambodia’s royal ballet.

Bengü

Eternal.

Baako

“First child.”

Bárbara

In Spanish Bárbara is ”barbaric” or ”barbarian.”

Briana

Brianda is a Spanish variant of the Irish Brianna, ”noble.”

Beatriz

Beatriz is the Spanish form of the Latin Beatrix, “bringer of joy.” Spanish singer Beatriz Luengo sang a duet with Andrea Bocelli.

Bibiana

Bibiana comes from the Latin word vivus (“alive”).

Blanca

“White” or “fair.”

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Belinda

Belinda has its roots in the word bella, and it is interpreted as ”beautiful.” Mexican singer Belinda Peregrín released her debut studio album Belinda in 2003.

Bastienne

“Venerable,” and a shepherdess in an opera Mozart wrote when he was age twelve.

Bushra

“Good news”.

Boglárka

Buttercup, in Hungarian.

Bina

“Understanding,” as well as one of ten sefirot in Kabbalah.

Brianda

Brianda is a variant of Brenda from Old Norse Brandr.

Belén

Belén comes from the word Beln, ”House of Bread.”

Bianca

”White.”

Berta

In Spanish Berta symbolizes “noble.”

Bathsheba

Bathsheba has five children with David. The Hebrew Bathsheba is symbolizing ‘daughter of the oath.’

Banu

Lady.

Bom

“Spring” in Korean.

Briseis

“Daughter of Briseus,” and Achilles quarrels with Agamemnon over her in the Iliad.

Bjørg

From Old Norse bjǫrg, rescue.

Bashemath

”Perfumed” or ”fragrant,” Biblical Bashemath is one of Esau’s wives. Also spelled Basemath or Basemat, she is the daughter of Abraham’s son Ishmael.

Bernice

Bernice comes from the Greek word ”bernice” (victory). Bernice is the eldest daughter of Herod Agrippa I.

Bylgja

“Billow,” and one of nine wave daughters of sea giant Ægir.

Bristol

It comes from Old English brycg stow, “place by a bridge.”

Basma

“Smile.”

Bhumi

Earth.

Bithiah

It is composed of the Hebrew words ‘bat’ (”daughter”) and ‘Yah.’ This is a shortened form of Yahweh that is the name for the God of the Israelites. Bithiah is the daughter of King Pharaoh, and she rescued Moses from the river. As such, Bithiah sets the Exodus into motion.

Bathshua

Bathshua is the mother of Judah’s three sons. Two of her sons are struck down by God for their wickedness.

Bilhah

Bilhah is mentioned in Genesis 29:29. It means ”modest” or ”unworried.”

Bao

Treasure.

Bahar

“Spring.”

Blandina

Blandina (“charming”) is a slave girl martyred in Roman Lyon.

Bolanle

It is made of Yoruba words for “finds wealth at home.”

Bahati

“Luck.”

Benazir

Benazir (“without equal”) Bhutto was the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country.

Buse

It comes from Persian būse, kiss.

Bryndís

It combines brynja, armor, and dís, goddess.

Buhle

Beauty.

Blerta

From Albanian blertë, green.

Billur

“Crystal.”

Benigna

“Kind.”

Bihotz

“Heart” in Basque.

Bronagh

“Sorrowful.”

Bhagyashree

It combines bhagya, fortune, and shree, goddess.

Bita

Peerless.

Beiwe

“Sun,” and a Sámi goddess.

Bakhita

Josephine Bakhita (“lucky”) is patron saint of Sudan.

Brittany

It comes from French Bretagne, “land of Britons.”

Bindu

“Dot.”

Binita

“Modest.”

Botan

Peony.

Basilissa

“Queen,” and a title of Byzantine empresses.

Bonolo

“Gentleness.”

Busisiwe

“Blessed.”

Berkeley

“Birch wood.” Berkeley is also a California city named for philosopher George Berkeley.

Basira

Insightful.

Bijal

“Lightning.”

Bhanumati

“Full of light,” and Duryodhana’s wife in the Mahabharata.

Brândușa

Brândușa is Romanian for crocus, a flower I love seeing in March.

Badriya

Like a full moon.

Byeol

Star, in Korean.