ThinkabaraBrooklyn: meaning and origin
Brooklyn
“Broken land, stream; the New York borough”
About the name Brooklyn
Brooklyn is a girl’s name from the English tradition. Its meaning is “broken land, stream; the New York borough”. Names from Old English and English words and surnames — like Harper, Hudson, Willow and Wyatt.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names, names that mean sea or water.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More English names
- Arden 🧒Valley of the eagle · English
- Ash 🧒The ash tree · English
- Audrey 👧Noble strength · English
- Autumn 👧The fall season · English
- Avery 🧒Ruler of the elves · English
- Blake 🧒Pale, or dark · English
- Daisy 👧Day’s eye; the daisy flower · English
- Dakota 👧Friend, ally; from the Dakota people and the US states · English
- Ellie 👧Light; a short form of Eleanor and Ellen · English
- Ember 👧A glowing piece of coal · English
- Evelyn 👧Wished-for child; from an old surname · English
- Everly 👧From a surname meaning a wild boar’s clearing · English
Sibling name ideas (English, boys)
- Archer 👦Bowman · English
- Brooks 👦Of the brook, small stream · English
- Carter 👦Cart driver · English
- Colton 👦Coal town · English
- Cooper 👦Barrel maker · English
- Easton 👦East-facing place · English
- Edward 👦Wealthy guardian · English
- Forest 👦Woods, woodland · English
More girl names starting with B
- Beatrice 👧She who brings happiness · Latin
- Bianca 👧White, pure · Italian
- Bridget 👧Strength, exalted one · Irish
- Bronwyn 👧White breast; fair one · Welsh
Questions and answers
What does the name Brooklyn mean?
Brooklyn is a name of English origin. It means: broken land, stream; the New York borough.
Is Brooklyn a boy or girl name?
Brooklyn is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Brooklyn have?
Brooklyn has 8 letters and about 2 syllables.