- Berkeley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"where birches grow"Description:
The Brits say BARK-lee, but we pronounce it the same as the name of the California college: either way it's quite pretentious and of another era.
- Berkeley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"where birches grow"Description:
Despite the strong association with the University of California, Berkeley, the more common version of this name omits the second E, Berkley.