Bentley name meaning
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What does Bentley mean?
Acclaimed and Ceaseless Bentley came from Old English, meaning of Bentley is "Bent or From the Moor" and is used for both boys and girls is particulary used in English.
How do I pronounce Bentley?
The most common way to pronounce two syllabled Bentley is b(e)-nt-ley. Some people pronounce it as ben-tley.
Variants of Bentley
Ben, Benon, Benton, Behn, Benny, Bene, Beanon
Nicknames for Bentley
Some common nicknames for baby name Bentley include:
How popular is the name Bentley?
Bentley was among the very popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1890 around 46689 babies have been given the name. At the peak of its usage in 2011, 5867 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 75th position.
However after 141 years, the name is on free fall on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 100 baby names 7 times
Bentley used to be a common name in England and Wales, first appeared in 1996 and over 1330 babies have been given the name in 23 years.
When at its peak in 2013,. However after 23 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Bentley is a familiar baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 300 names.
Recently in 2016, 54 babies were given Bentley and it reached its peak ranking, 289 on boy names chart. Over 158 people have been named Bentley in Netherlands. Also, in Queensland, in just 2 years, it has made it to the top 100 names.
In 2013, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 95 on boy names chart when 74 babies were given the name Bentley. There are over 140 babies that have been given the name Bentley in Queensland.
Bentley is an uncommon baby name in France where it is still in use. In Belgium, first appeared in 2013 and is still in use. Bentley is a rare baby name in Queensland still in use today.
There are over 140 babies that have been given the name Bentley in Queensland. Also, Bentley is a familiar name in Jamaica, Canada, Barbados, South Africa and England. According to our estimate, at least 40000 people have been bestowed Bentley around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 189 | 1906 | 1494 | 144 |
| 2022 | 172 | 2177 | 1608 | 130 |
| 2021 | 151 | 2488 | 1551 | 134 |
| 2020 | 142 | 2567 | 1739 | 115 |
| 2019 | 130 | 2969 | 1454 | 151 |
| 2018 | 121 | 3267 | 1509 | 144 |
| 2017 | 102 | 3826 | 1477 | 151 |
| 2016 | 100 | 4056 | 1495 | 152 |
| 2015 | 93 | 4328 | 1297 | 185 |
| 2014 | 89 | 4773 | 1324 | 178 |
Facts
Bentley in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 254 | 79 | 13 | 6 |
 | 90 | 61 | 13 | -4 |
 | 90 | 8 | 13 | -4 |
 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Bentley
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- Chase - Principally used in English eternal and frequently used, Chase means "Huntsman or Hunter" which originated from Old French is aimed at both genders
- Derek - Prevailing unisex name Derek is largely used in Dutch and Danish, meaning of Derek is "The People's Ruler or King of Nations" is of Old High German and Gothic origin
- Harold - Used in Norwegian and Danish trendy and venerable, Harold means "Rule or Powerful Ruler or Warrior" used as a gender insensitive name came from Old High German and Germanic
- Faith means Charity, Belief or One of the Virtues is a gender insensitive name dominantly used in Kannada, Spanish and English has origin in English
Middle names for Bentley
Some great options for familiar and appealing middle names to go with Bentley.
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Sibling Names for Bentley
Choosing the perfect name for your little one can be a daunting task, but finding one that matches your existing family names can make it easier. If you've already named siblings Bentley, or are considering it as a new addition to your family, here are some other sibling names that work well together.
Sister to Bentley
Names for Bentley's brother
Famous people named Bentley
- Bentley Layton,
- Bentley Warren, American racecar driver
- Bentley Schaad, California modernist and art educator
- Bentley Rhythm Ace, British electronic music duo
- Bentley Little, American author of horror fiction
- Bentley Mitchum, American actor
- Bentley Dean directed the movie Contact
Lists having Bentley
- Boys names beginning with B
- Girls names beginning with B
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Popular English Boy Names
- Boy names that starts with Ben
- Girl names that ends with -ley
- Popular Boy Names in United States (2015)
- Popular Boy Names in Queensland (2013)
- Baby Names that mean Grass
- Baby Names that mean Meadow
- Baby Names that mean Coarse
- Baby Names that mean Wood
- Baby Names that mean Clearing
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Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
- Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names