| Meaning | broken land |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Brooklyn |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Brook-lyn |
The baby boy name Brooklyn holds a serene and charming appeal with its English origin and meaningful ties to nature. Rooted in Old English, the name is a fusion of "brook," signifying a gentle stream or watercourse, and "lyn," representing a peaceful lake or pool. This combination evokes images of tranquil landscapes, making it a popular choice for parents seeking a name that embodies a sense of beauty and calmness.
Brooklyn has gained prominence as a unisex name, but its historical ties to a geographical location near water give it a masculine character. The name's variations, such as Brooklynn and Brooks, offer flexibility while maintaining its distinctive essence.
Famous individuals like Brooklyn Beckham and fictional characters such as Brooklyn Holt have contributed to the name's cultural significance. With its versatile nature and soothing connotations, Brooklyn is an excellent choice for parents who desire a name that reflects both natural elegance and a sense of strength for their baby boy.
| Brook |
| Lyn |
| Brookie |
| Brooklyn Beckham | son of David and Victoria Beckham |
| Brooklyn Decker | American model and actress |
| Brooklyn Sudano | American actress and singer |
| Brooklyn McLinn | American football player |
| Brooklyn Nets | Professional basketball team |
| Brooklyn Nine-Nine | TV show character |
| Brooklyn Shuck | American actress |
| Brooklyn Proulx | Canadian actress |
| Brooklyn Moors | Canadian artistic gymnast |
| Brooklyn Roberts | Australian rugby player |
| Brooklyn Silzer | American child actress |
| Brooklyn Holcomb | American football player |
| Brooklyn Nelson | American child actress |
| Brooklyn Cyclones | Minor league baseball team |
| Brooklyn Russell | American actor |
| Brooklyn Dodgers | Historical baseball team |
| Brooklyn Pope | American basketball player |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music | Performing arts venue |
| Brooklyn McDavid | Canadian basketball player |
| Brooklyn Jai | Australian singer |
| Brooklyn Holt | Character from the novel "Brooklyn, Burning" by Steve Brezenoff |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Logan | Character from the TV show "The Bold and the Beautiful" |
| Brooklyn "Brooklyn" Carpenter | Character from the TV show "Hawthorne" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Lynn Ashton | Character from the soap opera "General Hospital" |
| Brooklyn "Brooks" Hatlen | Character from the film "The Shawshank Redemption" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Soso | Character from the TV show "Orange Is the New Black" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Alexander | Character from the novel "Where She Went" by Gayle Forman |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Haden | Character from the novel "Something Like Normal" by Trish Doller |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Reynolds | Character from the TV show "Melissa & Joey" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Davis | Character from the novel "The Fall" by Bethany Griffin |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Sinclair | Character from the TV show "The O.C" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Fielding | Character from the TV show "Little House on the Prairie" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Hargrove | Character from the TV show "The Umbrella Academy" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Montrose | Character from the TV show "Switched at Birth" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Harper | Character from the TV show "Zoo" |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Hathaway | Character from the novel "The Mistress of Nothing" by Kate Pullinger |
| Brooklyn "Brook" Myers | Character from the TV show "McLeod's Daughters" |