Meaning of Brooklyn

Brooklyn is a female name of English (place name derived from Dutch Breuckelen) origin meaning "broken land or marshland".

Brooklyn Name Meaning & Origin

Meaningbroken land or marshland
OriginEnglish (place name derived from Dutch Breuckelen)
Genderfemale
PronunciationBROOK-lin

Nicknames for Brooklyn

BrookBrookeLynnLynnieB

Famous People Named Brooklyn

  • Brooklyn Decker
  • Brooklyn Rae Silzer
  • Brooklyn Sudano

The Vibe of Brooklyn

Brooklyn feels trendy, urban, and cosmopolitan, evoking the energy of its namesake New York City borough. It has a friendly, approachable vibe but also a modern edge that feels stylish and fresh.

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Explore Brooklyn in Other Languages

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