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Becker

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Becker is believed to be derived from the Middle English word “bekke” which means 'stream'. In German, the derivative would be “bach” which means the same.

Beckett

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Beckett is derived from the two Old English words, “beo” which means 'bee' and “cot” which means a 'cottage'.

Beckham

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Beckham is derived from the two Old English words, “becca” which means a 'mattock or pickaxe' and “ham” which means a 'homestead or farm'. It was given to a person who used or made these implements.

Becky

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Becky is a diminutive of Rebecca. Rebecca originates in Hebrew language and means "one who ties and joins". In the Bible, Rebecca was an important personality, the wife of Isaac and the mother of Jacob and Esau. In the United States it has always been one of the most popular feminine given names. It was popularized by Daphne du Maurier in her 1938 novel of the same name and a subsequent film directed by Alfred Hitchcock.

Bedelia

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Bedelia is an Irish form of Bridget. Bridget originates in Irish language and means "powerful, strong". Bridget was the name of several saints, as well as a goddess in Celtic mythology. Until today, it is mainly popular in Ireland, in the United States its usage declines. The name was popularized by the character Bridget Jones, in the novel and subsequent film Bridget Jones's Diary, starring Renee Zellweger.

Bedford

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Bedford is the name that was given to any person coming from Bedfordshire which itself came from the Old English words “beda's ford”. These words came from the words 'bed' which means 'prayer' and 'ford' which means 'ford'.