Read Name Book, The: Over 10,000 Names--Their Meanings, Origins, and Spiritual Significance Online
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BRITTANY, Britain, Britane,
Britaney, Britani, Britanny,
Britlee, Britley, Britlyn, Britlynn,
Britnee, Britney, Britni, Britnie,
Britny, Brittain, Brittanee,
Brittaney, Brittani, Brittania,
Britteney, Brittiney, Brittiny,
Brittnay, Brittnee, Brittneigh,
Brittney, Brittni, Brittnie,
Brittoni, Brittony, Brityn,
Bryttani, Bryttany, Bryttney,
Bryttni, Bryttny
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
From Britain
Spiritual Connotation:
Stranger
Scripture:
Ruth 2:10
NKJV
Why have I found favor in your eyes,
that you should take notice of me, since I
am a foreigner?
BROCK, Broc, Brocke, Brok, Broque
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Badger
Spiritual Connotation:
Full of Praise
Scripture:
Psalm 3:4
NKJV
I cried to the
L
ORD
with my voice, and
He heard me from His holy hill.
BRODERICK, Broadrick, Broderic,
Brodric, (see also
Roderick
)
Language/Cultural Origin:
Norse
Inherent Meaning:
Brother
Spiritual Connotation:
True Friend
Scripture:
Psalm 18:24
NASB
Therefore the
L
ORD
has recompensed me
according to my righteousness, according
to the cleanness of my hands in His eyes.
BRODIE, Brodee, Brodey, Brodi
Language/Cultural Origin:
Irish
Inherent Meaning:
Canal Builder
Spiritual Connotation:
God Is My
Foundation
Scripture:
Psalm 127:1
NKJV
Unless the
L
ORD
builds the house, they
labor in vain who build it; unless the
L
ORD
guards the city, the watchman stays
awake in vain.
BROÑA, Bronja, Bronya
Language/Cultural Origin:
Czech
Inherent Meaning:
Bringer of Victory
Spiritual Connotation:
Revered
Scripture:
1 Corinthians 15:55
TLB
O death, where then your victory?
Where then your sting?
BRONSON, Bronnson, Bronsen,
Bronsin, Bronsson
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
Son of the Dark-
Skinned
Spiritual Connotation:
Great Ruler
Scripture:
Psalm 100:2
NRSV
Worship the
L
ORD
with gladness; come
into his presence with singing.
BROK, Brooke, Brooks, Broox
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Peaceful
Spiritual Connotation:
Refreshed
Scripture:
Zechariah 2:10
NASB
Sing for joy and be glad, O daughter of
Zion; for behold I am coming and I will
dwell in your midst.
BROKLYN, Brooklin, Brooklynn
Language/Cultural Origin:
American
Inherent Meaning:
Stream of the Waterfall
Spiritual Connotation:
Praise
Scripture:
Psalm 74:15
NLT
You caused the springs and streams to
gush forth, and you dried up rivers that
never run dry.
BROWNING, Bronwyn, Brownyn
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
Dark
Spiritual Connotation:
Enlightened
Scripture:
Matthew 4:16
NKJV
The people who sat in darkness have seen
a great light, and upon those who sat in
the region and shadow of death Light has
dawned.
BRUCE, Bruse
Language/Cultural Origin:
Scottish
Inherent Meaning:
From the Woods
Spiritual Connotation:
Dignity
Scripture:
Ephesians 2:10
NASB
For we are His workmanship, created
in Christ Jesus for good works, which
God prepared beforehand, that we should
walk in them.
BRUNO, Brûno
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old German
Inherent Meaning:
Brown
Spiritual Connotation:
Rich in God’s Grace
Scripture:
Philippians 4:19
KJV
But my God shall supply all your need
according to his riches in glory by Christ
Jesus.
BRYAN, see
Brian
BRYCE, Brice
Language/Cultural Origin:
Welsh
Inherent Meaning:
Responsive
Spiritual Connotation:
Ambitious
Scripture:
Ecclesiastes 9:1
NKJV
For I considered all this in my heart . . .
that the righteous and the wise and their
works are in the hand of God.
BRYNA, BRYNN, see
Brina
BUCKLEY, Bucklea, Bucklee
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Deer Meadow
Spiritual Connotation:
Worshiper
Scripture:
Psalm 111:1
NKJV
Praise the
L
ORD
! I will praise the
L
ORD
with my whole heart, in the assembly of
the upright and in the congregation.
BUDDY, Bud, Budd, Buddie
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
Companion
Spiritual Connotation:
Godly
Scripture:
Psalm 119:63
NKJV
I am a companion of all who fear You,
and of those who keep Your precepts.
BURGESS, Burges, Burgiss
Language/Cultural Origin:
English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Steadfast
Scripture:
1 John 2:10
TLB
But whoever loves his fellow man is
walking in the light and can see his way
without stumb ling around in darkness
and sin.
BURKE, Berke, Birk, Burk
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old French
Inherent Meaning:
From the Fortress
Spiritual Connotation:
Courageous
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 31:6
NKJV
Be strong and of good courage, do not
fear nor be afraid of them; for the
L
ORD
your God, He is the One who goes
with you. He will not leave you nor
forsake you.
BURTON, Berton, Burt
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Fortified Town
Spiritual Connotation:
Amply Supplied
Scripture:
Psalm 23:1-2
NKJV
The
L
ORD
is my shepherd; I shall not
want. He makes me to lie down in green
pastures; He leads me beside the still
waters.
BYRAM, Byramm
Language/Cultural Origin:
Middle English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Fields
Spiritual Connotation:
Freedom
Scripture:
Psalm 146:7
NCV
He does what is fair for those who have
been wronged. He gives food to the
hungry. The
L
ORD
sets the prisoners free.
BYRON, Bieran, Biran, Biren, Biron,
Byran, Byrann, Byren
Language/Cultural Origin:
Old English
Inherent Meaning:
From the Barn
Spiritual Connotation:
Forgiving
Scripture:
Mark 11:25
NKJV
And whenever you stand praying, if you
have anything against anyone, forgive
him, that your Father in heaven may also
forgive you your trespasses.