Brooklyn
Meaning of Brooklyn
Brooklyn bursts onto the scene like a fiesta by the East River, blending the gentle image of a “brook” with the lively “-lyn” ending loved in modern Latin-influenced names such as Adalyn and Jocelyn. Born from New York’s most famous borough—originally the Dutch town of Breukelen—this name feels both old-world and street-smart, like salsa steps on a cobblestone lane. Parents pick it for the sense of possibility it carries: bridges, brownstones, and big dreams. In English it’s said BROOK-lin, quick and breezy, much like a summer paseo along the waterfront. Though its U.S. ranking has slipped from a shiny No. 21 in 2011 to No. 108 today, Brooklyn still echoes with grit and grace, inviting any niña who wears it to cross her own bridges and chase horizons with a smile.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as BROOK-lin (/ˈbrʊk.lɪn/)
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Notable People Named Brooklyn
| Brooklyn Beckham is an English former photographer and model and the eldest child of David and Victoria Beckham. |
| Brooklyn Danielle Decker is a model and actress known for the 2010 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover and roles in Just Go with It, Battleship, What to Expect When You Are Expecting, and Grace and Frankie. |
