Names That Mean Brook
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Brooks
English
"of the brook"
A nature name, a word name, and a surname name, Brooks has plenty of cool factor. It gives off cowboy vibes and a sporty feel, while also maintaining a smart, collected image. Used occasionally as a…
Beckett
English and Irish
"bee hive, little brook or bee cottage"
Beckett is one of the big baby name hits of the decade. A handsome name with an attractively brisk sound, and rich in literary associations via major Irish playwright Samuel Beckett, it is especially…
Rilla
German
"small brook"
Rilla dropped out of the US Top 1000 in 1915, but it's starting to feel like an intriguing possibility again in this age of short, sweet, a-ending names for girls. It is traditionally a short form…
Bach
German
"dweller near the brook"
Although there are plenty of Bachs in the world besides Johann Sebastian, everyone will assume you're honoring the great composer -- and why not.
Birney
English surname
"island with the brook"
Bernie, with airs.
Burney
English
"island of the brook"
Though they sound exactly alike, this spelling makes it much more elegant than Bernie.
Blackburn
English
"black brook"
Somewhat dashing surname, but with serious teasing potential.
Burne
English
"the brook"
Has a certain fiery charm.
Rayburn
English
"roe-deer brook"
If you feel a burning need to gussy up Ray -- think again.
Westbrook
English
"from the western brook"
Pompous and pretentious.