Berkeley
Old English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Berkeley
The given name 'Berkeley' means "birch wood" or "birch clearing," derived from the Old English words *beorc* (birch) and *lēah* (wood, clearing).
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Etymology
The given name 'Berkeley' means "birch wood" or "birch clearing," derived from the Old English words *beorc* (birch) and *lēah* (wood, clearing). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably as a surname-turned-given name, with historical significance tied to the philosopher George Berkeley and the University of California, Berkeley.
Berkeley currently ranks #2,490 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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