Berkeley name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 10th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old English
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Berkeley b(e)-rke-ley
Meaning: Where Birches Grow and Place Name
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What does Berkeley mean?

Offbeat Berkeley's origin is Old English is used as a gender insensitive name, meaning of Berkeley is "From the Birch Tree Meadow or Place Name" is dominantly used in English. Berkeley is version of Barclay.

Barclay is variant of Berkeley. Used mostly in Irish and English unorthodox, Barclay has its origin in Old English, Barclay means "Meadow of Birch Trees and From the Birch-tree Meadow".

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How do I pronounce Berkeley?

The two syllabled name Berkeley is commonly pronounced as b(e)-rke-ley. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., ber-keley.

Variants of Berkeley

Barclay, Bar, Barrett

Names that rhyme with Berkeley

How popular is the name Berkeley?

Berkeley is a common name in United States given to over 2292 babies in 130 years. Currently the name is rising, in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 1751st spot and 119 baby girls were given the name.

According to our findings, over 2000 babies have been named Berkeley globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20185284171775114
20176015141751119
20165508161769116
20155277171878108
2014597814220985
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Here's what numbers has to say about Berkeley

Give your head a break and keep an open mind. Things aren't always as they seem. You don't regret things that once made you smile. Some people admire while others judge your recklessness and carelessness. Explore yourself more. Even if you help people fight their battles, you prefer to fight yours on your own. You are always filled with positive and creative energy that you pass around. You always attract powerful ideas because of your strong intuition is what number 11 reveals of you as your expression no.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Berkeley

  •  Hartford - Widespread and Evergreen Hartford has its origin in Old English given to boys and is used primarily in English, Hartford means "Stag Ford or From the Stag's Ford"
  •  Vaile - Rarefied and Modern unisex name Vaile means "From the Valley" which is used particulary in English has its origin in English language
  •  Roddy - The popular boy name Roddy has its origin in German and Old English and is used commonly in English language, Roddy means "Famous Ruler or Glory or King"
  •  Jeffery - Of Germanic origin, Admired and Ceaseless Jeffery means "Derived from One of Three Old German Names or Stranger" given to both boys and girls is used in English
  •  Denley - Denley's meaning is From the Valley Meadow or Valley Wood is originated from English and is used in English is a baby boy name
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Middle names for Berkeley

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Sibling Names for Berkeley

If you've chosen the name "Berkeley" for your little one, you might be looking for a sibling name that complements it perfectly. Whether you're seeking a complementary or contrasting moniker, we've compiled a list of sibling names that will help you make an informed decision when naming your new addition.

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Famous people named Berkeley

  • Berkeley Breathed, American cartoonist, children's book creator
  • Berkeley Gaskin, West Indian cricketer and administrator
  • Berkeley L. Bunker, United States Senator and Representative
  • Berkeley Moynihan, 1st Baron Moynihan, noted British abdominal surgeon
  • Berkeley Lent, American politician and jurist
  • Berkeley Clayborne in Dhoom: 3 as Actress
  • Berkeley Holman in Grown Ups as Actor
  • Berkeley Harris in The Guiding Light as Actor

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