Brooke
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Brooke
The given name 'Brooke' is derived from the Old English word 'broc', meaning 'small stream' or 'brook', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*brokiz', which is also the source of the Modern English word 'brook'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Brooke' is derived from the Old English word 'broc', meaning 'small stream' or 'brook', and is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*brokiz', which is also the source of the Modern English word 'brook'. The name 'Brooke' has been used in various cultures, including English and French, and has historical connections to medieval England, where it was used as a surname and later as a given name.
Brooke currently ranks #313 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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