Brooklyn is a trendy and modern name that first started to gain popularity in the late 1990s. It is a unisex name, which means that it can be given to both boys and girls. Brooklyn is often associated with the borough of New York City, which makes it an excellent name for parents who love the Big Apple. The name has a hipster vibe and is often given to children of artsy and creative parents. The name Brooklyn also has a youthful and optimistic feel, making it a great choice for parents who want to raise a child with a positive outlook on life.
The name Brooklyn means “broken land” or “brook” and “pool”. It is derived from the Dutch language, where it referred to the marshy areas that often surrounded a brook or stream. From the name of a borough of New York City, originally named after the Dutch town of Breukelen, itself meaning either "broken land" (from Dutch breuk) or "marsh land" (from Dutch broek). It can also be viewed as a combination of Brook and the popular name suffix lyn. It is considered a feminine name in the United States, but is more common as a masculine name in the United Kingdom. The name Brooklyn is used as a first name.
Brooklyn derives from the name of a borough in New York. It is very popular due to its combination of two well-loved namesBrooke and Lynn. The name is very popular in the USA and Canada.
An extension of the English name, Brook, meaning ‘little stream’, with the common suffix -lyn. It has also been used as a name in honour of Brooklyn, the New York City borough.