Here you’ll find 63 Pretty girl names that start with B, organized from “Bailey” to “Bulbul”. These names range from traditional and biblical to modern and globally inspired, useful for baby naming, characters, or research.
Pretty girl names that start with B are feminine names beginning with B and often imply beauty, grace, or nature. Many come from English, Arabic, and Sanskrit, showing worldwide naming influences.
Below you’ll find the table with origin, pronunciation, and meaning.
Origin: Shows the language or country of use, so you can understand each name’s cultural roots.
Pronunciation: Gives a simple phonetic guide and optional IPA so you can say each name correctly.
Meaning: Concise definitions explain what each name signifies, helping you choose names with the right connotations.
Pretty girl names that start with B
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara | Greek/Latin | BAR-buh-ruh (ˈbɑːrbərə) | foreign, strange |
| Beatrice | Latin/Italian | BEE-ə-triss (ˈbiːətrɪs) | she who brings happiness; blessed |
| Beatrix | Latin | BEE-ə-triks (ˈbiːətrɪks) | she who blesses; voyager |
| Bea | English (short form) | BEE (biː) | short for Beatrice/Beatrix, blessed |
| Bella | Italian | BEL-uh (ˈbɛlə) | beautiful |
| Belle | French | BEL (bɛl) | beautiful |
| Belinda | Spanish/English | beh-LIN-duh (bəˈlɪndə) | beautiful; possibly bright serpent (uncertain etymology) |
| Berenice | Greek | beh-REH-niss (bəˈrɛnɪs) | bringer of victory |
| Bernadette | French/Germanic | ber-nuh-DET (bərnəˈdɛt) | brave as a bear |
| Bernice | Greek | BER-niss (ˈbɛrnɪs) | bringer of victory |
| Bianca | Italian | bee-AHN-kah (biˈɑŋka) | white, fair |
| Billie | English (diminutive) | BILL-ee (ˈbɪli) | diminutive of William/Wilhelmina; resolute protector |
| Blanca | Spanish | BLAHN-kah (ˈblɑŋka) | white, fair |
| Blythe | English | BLYTH (blaɪð) | happy, carefree |
| Bonnie | Scottish/English | BON-ee (ˈbɒni) | pretty, good-looking |
| Brittany | French (place)/English | BRIT-nee (ˈbrɪtəni) | from Brittany (region in France) |
| Britney | English (variant) | BRIT-nee (ˈbrɪtni) | from Brittany |
| Britta | Scandinavian | BRIT-uh (ˈbrɪtə) | exalted one (from Brigid/Bridget) |
| Bridget | Irish | BRIJ-it (ˈbrɪdʒɪt) | exalted one; strength |
| Brigid | Irish (Gaelic) | BREE-jid or BRIJ-id (ˈbrɪɡɪd) | exalted one; strength |
| Brigitte | French | bri-ZHEET (briˈʒɪt) | exalted one; strength |
| Briony | English (from Greek) | BRY-oh-nee (ˈbraɪəni) | vine; climbing plant (bryony) |
| Bryony | English (from Greek) | BRY-oh-nee (ˈbraɪəni) | vine; climbing plant |
| Brooke | English | BROOK (brʊk) | small stream |
| Brooklyn | American/English | BROOK-lin (ˈbrʊklɪn) | from the Dutch place Breukelen; broken land |
| Brynn | Welsh | BRIN (brɪn) | hill |
| Brielle | French/Hebrew (short) | bree-EL (briːˈɛl) | God is my strength (short for Gabrielle) |
| Briella | Hebrew/Italian (modern) | bree-EL-uh (briːˈɛlə) | God is my strength (variant of Gabriella) |
| Brianna | Irish/English | bree-AN-uh (briˈænə) | noble, strong |
| Brianne | French/English | bree-AN (briˈæn) | feminine of Brian; noble, strong |
| Bria | English (short form) | BREE-uh (ˈbriːə) | short for Brianna/Briana; noble |
| Brisa | Spanish | BREE-sah (ˈbriːsə) | breeze |
| Briseis | Greek (mythological) | bri-SEES (briˈsiːs) | mythological name, meaning uncertain |
| Banu | Persian/Turkic | BAH-noo (baːˈnuː) | lady, noblewoman |
| Basma | Arabic | BAHS-mah (ˈbæsma) | smile |
| Benita | Spanish/Latin | beh-NEE-tah (bəˈniːtə) | blessed |
| Benedetta | Italian/Latin | be-neh-DEHT-tah (beneˈdetta) | blessed |
| Bellatrix | Latin | BEL-uh-triks (ˈbɛlət rɪks) | female warrior |
| Belen | Spanish | beh-LEN (beˈlen) | Bethlehem |
| Beryl | Greek/English | BEH-ril (ˈbɛrəl) | precious blue-green gemstone |
| Birdie | English (diminutive) | BUR-dee (ˈbɜːrdi) | little bird |
| Blossom | English | BLOSS-um (ˈblɒsəm) | flowering; bloom |
| Bruna | Italian/Spanish/Portuguese | BROO-nah (ˈbruːnə) | brown |
| Brunhilde | Germanic | broon-HIL-dah (brʊnˈhɪldə) | armored battle; brown battle maiden |
| Bronwen | Welsh | BRON-wen (ˈbrɒnwɛn) | white-breasted; fair breast |
| Bronagh | Irish | BROH-nah (ˈbrɔːnə) | sorrowful (etymology debated); poetic |
| Bina | Hebrew | BEE-nah (ˈbiːnə) | understanding, insight |
| Blanka | Slavic/Spanish | BLAHN-kah (ˈblɑŋka) | white, fair |
| Berta | Germanic | BER-tah (ˈbɛrtə) | bright, famous |
| Bethany | Hebrew | BETH-uh-nee (ˈbɛθəni) | house of figs (or house of affliction) |
| Bettina | Italian/German | beh-TEE-nah (beˈtiːna) | pledged to God (diminutive of Elizabeth) |
| Betsy | English (diminutive) | BET-see (ˈbɛtsi) | pledged to God (diminutive of Elizabeth) |
| Betty | English (diminutive) | BET-ee (ˈbɛti) | pledged to God (diminutive of Elizabeth) |
| Blair | Scottish | BLARE (bleər) | field, plain |
| Brandy | English (word-name) | BRAN-dee (ˈbrændi) | burnt wine (distilled wine) |
| Bilqis | Arabic | BIL-kees (bɪlˈkiːs) | Queen of Sheba (traditional name) |
| Batool | Arabic | BAH-tool (baːˈtuːl) | chaste, virtuous |
| Binta | West African/Arabic | BIN-tah (ˈbɪntə) | daughter (from Arabic ‘bint’) |
| Bailey | English | BAY-lee (ˈbeɪli) | bailiff; meadow (place-name) |
| Bellamy | French/English | BEL-uh-mee (ˈbɛləmi) | beautiful friend |
| Brynja | Old Norse/Icelandic | BRIN-yah (ˈbrɪnjə) | armour |
| Bronte | Greek/English | BRON-tee (ˈbrɒnti) | thunder (from Greek) / famous literary surname |
| Bulbul | Persian/Urdu | BOOLBOOL or bul-BUL (ˈbuːlbuːl) | nightingale |
Descriptions
Barbara
Classic name used across Europe and English-speaking countries; familiar vintage choice with literary and saintly associations.
Beatrice
Elegant, literary name (Dante, Shakespeare) with a timeless, refined feel; popular in many forms worldwide.
Beatrix
Vintage revival with a quirky, strong vibe; famous bearers include author Beatrix Potter.
Bea
Charming, concise diminutive often used as an independent given name; sweet and vintage-modern.
Bella
Warm, popular name meaning “beautiful”; common standalone name and short form of Isabella or Arabella.
Belle
Simple, elegant French word-name; associated with classic charm and literary uses (e.g., “Beauty and the Beast”).
Belinda
Romantic-sounding name used in English and Spanish; etymology debated but widely perceived as pretty and lyrical.
Berenice
Ancient Greek name borne by Hellenistic royals; elegant, historical, and less common today.
Bernadette
French feminine of Bernard; familiar from Saint Bernadette and popular in Catholic communities.
Bernice
Classical-sounding form of Berenice; vintage charm and Biblical-era usage.
Bianca
Graceful Italian name with a refined, theatrical history (Shakespeare), popular across Europe and the Americas.
Billie
Playful, gender-fluid nickname often used independently for girls (e.g., Billie Holiday, Billie Eilish).
Blanca
Classic Spanish name meaning “white”; simple and elegant with a continental feel.
Blythe
Old English word-name revived as a genteel, poetic choice; connotes cheerfulness and lightness.
Bonnie
Warm Scottish term meaning “pretty”; widely used as a friendly, upbeat given name.
Brittany
Place-name turned given name, widely used in the 1980s–2000s in English-speaking countries.
Britney
Spelling variant popularized in pop culture; youthful, distinctly modern-sounding.
Britta
Nordic form related to Brigid; crisp, cool-sounding and common in Scandinavia.
Bridget
Anglicized form of Brigid, associated with the Irish saint and with steady, classic appeal.
Brigid
Ancient Irish name borne by the goddess and saint Brigid; strong Gaelic heritage and modern revival.
Brigitte
French form of Bridget, famously borne by actress Brigitte Bardot; chic and continental.
Briony
Botanical name with literary appearances (playwrights, authors); fresh, nature-inspired choice.
Bryony
Variant spelling of Briony used in English-speaking countries; floral and whimsical.
Brooke
Simple nature name meaning “stream”; widely used as an elegant, understated given name.
Brooklyn
Modern place-name popular in the U.S.; youthful, urban-sounding choice.
Brynn
Short Welsh name used independently in English; crisp, minimalist, and modern.
Brielle
Stylish short form of Gabrielle; elegant, feminine, and increasingly popular.
Briella
Longer variant of Brielle with a soft, melodic ending; modern and fashionable.
Brianna
Feminine of Brian; popular in English-speaking countries with many spelling variants.
Brianne
Stylish alternative to Brianna; used in France and English-speaking countries.
Bria
Concise, modern-sounding diminutive used independently as a pretty given name.
Brisa
Spanish word-name evoking lightness and coastal imagery; breezy and feminine.
Briseis
Name of a figure in the Iliad; classical and literary with mythic resonance.
Banu
Common female name in Persian and Turkic languages meaning “lady” or “noble”; elegant and short.
Basma
Arabic name meaning “smile,” warm and lyrical; used across Arabic-speaking communities.
Benita
Feminine form related to Benedict/Benedictus; classic, sweet-sounding, and devotional.
Benedetta
Italian feminine of Benedict; melodic and decidedly European.
Bellatrix
Dramatic Latin name meaning “female warrior”; literary and bold, with recent pop-culture recognition.
Belen
Spanish form of Bethlehem used widely in Hispanic communities; devotional and softly elegant.
Beryl
Vintage gem name that feels both old-fashioned and jewel-like; used in English since the early 20th century.
Birdie
Victorian diminutive revived as a sweet, whimsical given name; playful and retro.
Blossom
Floral word-name suggesting growth and beauty; gentle, nature-inspired choice.
Bruna
Feminine of Bruno; warm, earthy name common in Romance-language countries.
Brunhilde
Old Germanic name from legend/epic; strong, mythic, and dramatic.
Bronwen
Traditional Welsh feminine name with poetic sound; popular in Wales and among Celtic-name fans.
Bronagh
Anglicized form of Irish Brónach; lyrical and distinctly Irish, used in Ireland and diaspora.
Bina
Short Hebrew name from binah (understanding); scholarly, graceful, and compact.
Blanka
Eastern European/Spanish variant of Blanca; crisp and continental.
Berta
Short Germanic name related to Bertha; vintage and stoutly classic.
Bethany
Biblical place-name turned feminine given name; warm, familiar, and softly biblical.
Bettina
Chic diminutive of Elisabetta/Elizabeth; European-sounding and stylish.
Betsy
Friendly, homespun diminutive often used independently; vintage American charm.
Betty
Classic mid-century favorite; approachable and familiar.
Blair
Scottish place-name used as a sleek, modern given name for girls; unisex but popular for females.
Brandy
Word-name derived from the beverage; rose to popularity in late 20th century as a given name.
Bilqis
Arabic form associated with the Queen of Sheba; exotic, historical, and regal.
Batool
Common female name in Arabic and Urdu-speaking communities with religious connotations.
Binta
Popular West African feminine name derived from Arabic “bint” (daughter); widely used in Sahel and diaspora.
Bailey
Originally a surname/place-name turned unisex given name; popular for girls with friendly, modern sound.
Bellamy
Originally a surname from Old French belle amie; used as a stylish given name for girls.
Brynja
Icelandic feminine form from Old Norse brynja meaning “armor”; strong, Nordic-flavored name.
Bronte
Surname of famous literary sisters (Brontë), adopted as a poetic given name.
Bulbul
Poetic Persian/Urdu name meaning “nightingale”; melodic and used in South Asia and the Middle East.