Unisex Names That Start with B

Unisex names beginning with B have a warm, grounded sound, and many of them draw on the natural world. Briar and Bryar are two spellings of a thorny wild rose, while Basil is a fragrant herb with a Greek name meaning royal. Blue is a simple color name with a calm, open feel, and many parents like the way these names connect a child to plants, colors and the outdoors without leaning strongly toward boys or girls.

Other B names on this list began as surnames or place names. Baylor and Britton are English surnames, Bellamy comes from Old French words meaning fine friend, and Brighton is a seaside town on the south coast of England. Bowie is a Scottish surname that has taken on a creative, artistic feel. Braylin, Braylyn, Brailyn and Breckyn are modern creations that blend familiar sounds, and Blayke is a fresh spelling of an older surname. Baby also appears here as a given name, a choice some families make as a term of affection.

Spelling is a major decision with B unisex names, since Braylin, Braylyn and Brailyn all sound alike. Pick one and expect to spell it out. Say the full name aloud with your surname, and think about whether you prefer a nature name like Briar or a surname style like Bellamy.