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If you’re looking for the beautiful baby girl name that start with B, you’re in luck. Below you’ll find 56 of my favorite B-names for girls — each handpicked to save you time on your name search.
Finding the perfect baby name can feel daunting. I went through it myself, spending waaaay too many hours of hunting for names for my kids. These baby name lists were born out of my own research and years of experience analyzing baby name trends.
I’ve gathered the best of ‘B’ girl names to fit a variety of naming styles. On this list, you’ll find B names for girls that are unique, that are timeless, and that are modern. Plus you’ll find lists of cute B girl names and unisex B names.
Each name includes the name’s meaning and origin. These meanings come from my personal database of over 2000+ names that I’ve put together cross-referencing multiple forums, books, and websites.
Whether you’re an expecting parent or a name enthusiast, I hope this guide helps you find a new name to add to your list.
Now let’s dive into these pretty B names for girls!
Unique B Names for Girls
First up, here are unique B names for girls. These less common choices are perfect for those looking for individuality. The names below are all outside the top 500 names, as per Social Security Administration name data, making them truly unique picks.
Bloom is my favorite unique B name on this list because it is rare but fits in well with today’s popular floral and nature names. The name has never cracked the top 1000 list in the U.S., but I could see it gaining moment in the future.
1. Bay
- Meaning: sea inlet
- Origin: Word Name
2. Bexley
- Meaning: box tree clearing
- Origin: English
3. Bidelia
- Meaning: strength
- Origin: Irish
4. Bijou
- Meaning: jewel
- Origin: French
5. Blathnaid
- Meaning: flower
- Origin: Irish
6. Blaze
- Meaning: fire
- Origin: Latin
7. Bliss
- Meaning: happiness
- Origin: English
8. Bloom
- Meaning: new growth
- Origin: English
9. Brecken
- Meaning: freckled
- Origin: Irish
10. Brennan
- Meaning: raven, sorrow
- Origin: Irish
11. Bronwen
- Meaning: fair breast
- Origin: Welsh
12. Bunny
- Meaning: little rabbit
- Origin: English
Cute girl names starting with B
Next are girl names that start with B that are cute and personable. These names feel approachable and friendly.
My favorite name perhaps on this whole list is Bonnie. It was on my list for my own kid but unfortunately I couldn’t get my partner on board. I think it’ll continue to grow in popularity in the coming years.
13. Bab
- Meaning: foreign
- Origin: Greek
14. Belen
- Meaning: house of bread
- Origin: Spanish
15. Bella
- Meaning: beautiful
- Origin: Italian; Latin
16. Belle
- Meaning: beautiful
- Origin: French
17. Bonnie
- Meaning: pretty
- Origin: Scottish; French
18. Bria
- Meaning: noble
- Origin: Irish
19. Brie
- Meaning: marshland
- Origin: French
20. Briella
- Meaning: God is my strength
- Origin: Italian; Hebrew
21. Brielle
- Meaning: hunting ground
- Origin: French
22. Bryce
- Meaning: swift, freckled
- Origin: Scottish
23. Brynn
- Meaning: hill
- Origin: Welsh
Modern girl B names
Next we have modern B names for girls. These names fit in with recent trends and fashions. Picking a modern names feels fresh and also gives your baby a connection to her generation.
Banks is a surprise pick for a girl since nouns ending in ‘s’ are popular with boys today (think Brooks) but the name gained credibility from Hillary Duff using it for her daughter.
24. Banks
- Meaning: someone who lives by the river or hill
- Origin: English
25. Blakely
- Meaning: dark wood
- Origin: English
26. Braelynn
- Meaning: primrose
- Origin: Americanized Spelling
27. Braylee
- Meaning: briar
- Origin: Constructed Name
28. Brinley
- Meaning: burnt meadow
- Origin: English
29. Bristol
- Meaning: at the bridge
- Origin: English
30. Brixton
- Meaning: place in London
- Origin: English
31. Brooklyn
- Meaning: stream
- Origin: English
32. Brylee
- Meaning: strong
- Origin: Constructed Name
33. Brynlee
- Meaning: burnt meadow
- Origin: Constructed Name
Classic girl names that start with B
Now, let’s look at classic B names for girls. These are timeless options that have been around for generations, offering respectability and familiarity. Classic names are great choices if you’re after something recognizable and enduring.
Of the names below, I love Blyth as a rare option and Birdie to fit in today’s nickname-style trend.
34. Barbara
- Meaning: foreign
- Origin: Greek
35. Beatrice
- Meaning: blessed
- Origin: Latin; Italian
36. Beryl
- Meaning: gemstone
- Origin: Greek
37. Bethany
- Meaning: house of figs
- Origin: Hebrew
38. Bianca
- Meaning: white
- Origin: Italian
39. Birdie
- Meaning: little bird
- Origin: German; English; American; Scandinavian
40. Blaire
- Meaning: plain
- Origin: Scottish; Irish
41. Blyth
- Meaning: cheerful
- Origin: Scottish; English
42. Briana
- Meaning: noble
- Origin: Irish
43. Brianna
- Meaning: noble
- Origin: Irish
44. Bridget
- Meaning: exhalted one
- Origin: Irish
45. Brittany
- Meaning: from Britain
- Origin: Latin; French
46. Brooke
- Meaning: small stream
- Origin: English
Unisex B names for girls
Finally, we wrap up with unisex B names that would be great for a baby girl. I love gender neutral names (we gave each of our kids one gender neutral name) for the identity flexibility.
From the unisex names below, my favorites are Beck which feels effortless and Bellamy, which I expect to continue to gain momentum as a new hip unisex name.
47. Bailey
- Meaning: berry clearing
- Origin: English
48. Baylor
- Meaning: delivery person
- Origin: English
49. Beck
- Meaning: stream
- Origin: German; Hebrew
50. Bellamy
- Meaning: good friend
- Origin: French
51. Bennett
- Meaning: blessed
- Origin: Latin
52. Bentley
- Meaning: meadow with coarse grass
- Origin: English
53. Berkley
- Meaning: meadow of birch trees
- Origin: Scottish; English
54. Billie
- Meaning: will, desire
- Origin: English
55. Blake
- Meaning: white, dark
- Origin: English
56. Briar
- Meaning: shrub
- Origin: English
