Brinley
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Brinley
Brinley is a modern English given name derived from a surname of Old English origin, meaning "burnt meadow" or "brown meadow," from *bryne* (burning) or *brūn* (brown) + *lēah* (clearing or meadow).
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Etymology
Brinley is a modern English given name derived from a surname of Old English origin, meaning "burnt meadow" or "brown meadow," from *bryne* (burning) or *brūn* (brown) + *lēah* (clearing or meadow). It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States and United Kingdom, with no strong religious ties; it gained popularity as a unisex name in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, partly influenced by the trend of using surnames as first names.
Brinley currently ranks #608 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2017.
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