Berkley is a recently popular girl’s baby name of Scottish and English origin. Berkley has the beautiful meaning “where birch trees grow” and is the femining version of the name Barclay. Berkley is a botanical name for parents that want something more unique than Daisy or Rose.
Meaning of the name Berkley:
Scottish, English: where birch trees grow
Origin of the name Berkley:
Berkley is a Scottish and English name that means “where birch trees grow”. It is a modern feminine variant spelling of the name Barclay.
Symbolism of the name Berkley:
Birch trees are symbolic of renewal and purification. Birch trees are one of the first trees to sprout leaves in spring.
Style of the name Berkley:
modern
Gender of the name Berkley:
Berkley is a girl's name.
Pronunciation of the name Berkley:
BAR-klee, BUR-klee
Number of syllables in the name Berkley:
two
Emotion evoked from the name Berkley:
Berkley evokes feelings of wisdom and strength of will.
Alternative spellings for the name Berkley:
Barclay, Burkley, Barkley, Berkeley, Berkly
Nicknames for the name Berkley:
- Bar
- Lee
- Bark
Popularity of the name Berkley:
According to the Social Security Administration, Berkley is a recently popular modern girl’s name. Berkley first entered the top 1000 names in 2018. As of 2020 it is #818.
Related names for the name Berkley:
Great middle names for the name Berkley and their meanings:
- Hazel (hazelnut tree, light brown)
- Ophelia (help)
- Maeve (she who intoxicates)
- Esme (beloved)
- Claire (bright, clear)
- Quinn (descendent of Conn)
- Sage (wise one, the herb)
- Celeste (heavenly)
- Jane (God is gracious)
- Margot (pearl)
- Delilah (delicate)
- Lydia (woman from Lydia)
- Scarlett (dark red)
Famous people with the name Berkley:
- Berkeley Breathed (American cartoonist)
- Berkeley Gaskin (West Indian cricketer)
- Berkeley Bell (American tennis player)
- Berkeley Deane Wise (Irish civil engineer)
- Elizabeth Berkley (American actress)