Tag: English names

Bradburn is a locational name used to refer to people who came from the locality of Bradburn in Derbyshire. The

Braddock is an Old English name, derived from the two words, “brad” which means 'broad' and “ac” which means an

Branford is a modern version of the older English names Bramford or Bromford. These names were a combination of the

Braxton is a dialectually transposed name that comes from the locational name Browston. In current usage, this has become Broxton

Braylen is a variant of Brayden, or Braden. Braden is a locational name that was used to denote where a

Brenton is an Anglo-Saxon name that is derived from the Old English words “bryne” which means 'fire or flame' and

Briley is an Old English name and is formed from the two words, “broer” which means 'briar' and “leah” which

Bronson is an English name and comes from the two words “brown” and “son” meaning “the son of the brown

Buck is a very old name and probably derives from the Old English word “bucc” which was 'a male deer',

Buckley is derived from the two Old English words, “bucca” which means 'male goat' and “leah” which means 'a clearing'.

Buddy originates in English language and means "friend". Most sources suggest that initially it was used as a nursery for

Burl is a medieval status name for a butler. A butler held great status and power in a royal household

Burleigh is of Anglo-Saxon origin and is derived from the Old English 'burg' or 'burh' which means 'a fortified place'