"Picking a baby girl name for the next (or first) daughter in the family can be fun. Just because the letter “B” is the second letter in the alphabet doesn’t mean it can’t be the #1 theme for your baby name list. “B” name icons include Betty White, Britney Spears, and our favorite doll, Barbie.
People with “B” names are said to be outgoing or sociable, and they are bold. So, who wouldn’t want their daughter to have a “B” name? Plus, many “B” names for girls have cute nicknames like ‘Bea’ for Beatrice and ‘Babs’ for Barbara. And they can be considered unique picks—only one “B” name was in the top 100 most popular girl names last year—Brooklyn. This list of “B” names includes modern picks like Bailey, vintage names like Beverly, and more unique names like Birdie and Blu. Give the letter “B” some love, because while “B” can mean “average,” it can also be the best! Here are 75 baby girl names that start with the letter “B.”
Baby Girl Names That Start With B
Babette
If you’re feeling the French names for your baby girl, go with Babette. Cute nicknames include Babs, Betty, and Baby.
Bailey
This sweet, gender-neutral name is cute for the next girl in your family. Bailey has several meanings, including “bailiff” and “berry clearing.”
Bambi
Get nostalgic and pick a name that brings you back to your childhood, like the 1940s movie Bambi. Bambi means “deer,” or if you’re looking for an Italian baby name, the word “bambino” means “child.”
Barbie
Inspired by movie-worthy names, the iconic Barbie doll, or a name that gives all the girly vibes? The name Barbie won’t disappoint. With a name like Barbie, your baby girl will feel like she can be anything she wants to be, from an astronaut to a teacher to a lawyer. The name Barbie means “foreign woman.”
Bea
This adorable nickname first name is short for Beatrice, which means “blessed” or “bringer of happiness.” Your little one will surely bring happiness into your life with a name like Bea.
Becca
Meaning “to tie” or “to bind,” the name Becca or Bekah is of Hebrew origin and comes from the name Rebecca.
Beckett
Of English origin, Beckett is the perfect gender-neutral name for a little girl. It means “dweller of the brook” and “bee shelter.” How cute is it to call baby Beckett “Bee” as a nickname?
Bedelia
Looking for a strong girl name? The name Bedelia is exactly that and means “strength” or “exalted one.” The name also might remind you of the popular books you grew up reading, like the Amelia Bedelia chapter books.
Bella
The name Bella ranked as one of the top 100 names from 2009 to 2022. If you’re a fan of The Twilight Saga, like a few of The Everymom editors, name your baby girl after Bella Swan in the popular Stephanie Meyer novels.
Bennett
If you’re a fan of the gender-neutral names like Kylie Kelce, who named her daughter Bennett, then you too can name your baby girl Bennett and call her Bennie for short. The name Bennett means “well-spoken” and “blessed.”
Bernie
Who doesn’t love a strong name for a girl? Bernie can be short for the names Bernadine or Bernice but is also cute on its own. The name Bernie means “strong” or “brave bear.”
Betty
Whether you’re aiming for a name with the cool-girl aesthetic, the vintage vibes, or looking for a Taylor Swift-inspired baby name, bump Betty to the top of your baby name list. Betty is of Hebrew origin and means “oath of God.”
Beverley
The name Beverley means “beaver stream” or “woman from the beaver meadow.” It has never made it to the top 100 names, but if you’re looking for a unique name, this might just be the one for you.
Bianca
Get creative and go for an Italian baby name that is also inspired by a color. Bianca is a beautiful and timeless name to add to the family and means “white.”
Birdie
How adorable is the name Birdie? Birdie has several meanings, including “little bird,” “bright,” “delicate,” and “quick.” Welcoming a new little girl into the nest? Then name her Birdie.
Bloom
Draw inspo from the cutest spring-inspired baby names and give your baby girl the name Bloom. It’s perfect if your little one is due in the springtime!
Blythe
The name Blythe has all the characteristics that you would want in a daughter, like “happy,” “cheerful,” “gentle,” and “kind.”
Bonnie
Go with a unique and vintage name like Bonnie. This Scottish name means “pretty,” “good,” and “attractive.” You also might recognize Bonnie as the endearing new owner of Buzz and Woody in the movie Toy Story 3.
Brett
While Brett may be considered a boy name, it’s a charming name for a baby girl, too. Brett means “a Breton,” or a “native of Brittany.”
Bri
Although the name Bri can be short for Brianna, Brittany, and Bridget, skip the nicknames and make it an official first name instead. It’s perfect for a strong little girl since the name Bri means “power,” “strength,” and “virtue.”
Bridget
Just like the name Bri, Bridget also means “power,” “strength,” and “virtue.” It’s a great name with so many famous namesakes, like Bridget Moynahan, Bridget Jones, and Bridget Regan.
Brinn
Brinn may be a beautiful baby girl name, but it’s powerful, too. This Irish baby name means “strong” and “powerful.”
Britney
Also spelled “Brittany,” we can’t fail to mention this iconic name. With namesakes like Britney Spears, Brittany Murphy, and Brittany Snow, you’ll be adding a little star to the family.
Brooke
This popular baby girl name reigned in the top 50 baby girl names in the early 2000s. If your name is Brooke, why not name your daughter Junior and pass the name down to your little one?
More Baby Girl Names That Start With B
- Baani
- Baela
- Banks
- Barbara
- Basil
- Baya
- Beatrice
- Beccalynn
- Bee
- Belinda
- Bellerose
- Berkley
- Bernadette
- Bernadine
- Berry
- Bess
- Betsy
- Bevin
- Beyonce
- Beatrix
- Bibi
- Billie
- Bina
- Bindi
- Blaine
- Blair
- Blake
- Blakely
- Blanca
- Blanche
- Blaze
- Blessing
- Bliss
- Blossom
- Blu
- Braelynn
- Brandy
- Brecklyn
- Bree
- Brenda
- Briane
- Brianna
- Brielle
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Bronya
- Brooklyn
- Brylee
- Brynlee
- Buffy
- Burgundy
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As the editorial assistant, Patty works with The Everymom’s team on pitches, creating original articles, updating existing content, photo sourcing, writing shopping product descriptions, inputting freelance articles, and more. When she’s not working, you can find her spending time with her family, training for half marathons—she ran one 16 weeks pregnant—traveling, cooking, reading a rom-com, and keeping her sourdough starter, Rose, alive.