Brooklyn

Name:

Brooklyn

Pronounced: BROOK-lin

Variations: None

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Brooklyn is a place name that originated as a surname referring to someone from the borough of Brooklyn in New York City. The name means "broken land" or "broken land with a stream" and is derived from the Dutch word "Breukelen." It has become a popular given name for girls in recent years.

Popularity:

Brooklyn is primarily a popular name in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Did you know?

Brooklyn has been used for several fictional characters, including Brooklyn Johnson in the TV show "Family Matters" and Brooklyn Hines in the movie "I Am Legend." The name has been used by several celebrities for their children, including David and Victoria Beckham, who named their son Brooklyn.

Famous namesakes:

Brooklyn Decker is an American model and actress who has appeared in films such as "Battleship" and TV shows such as "Grace and Frankie." Brooklyn Sudano is an American actress and singer who has appeared in TV shows such as "My Wife and Kids" and "The Unit." She is the daughter of singer Donna Summer.

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