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Bentleigh

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Pronounced BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/High

Meaning: A spelling of Bentley — from the Old English beonet + leah, 'a meadow of bent-grass (coarse grass)'; a place/surname; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A bent-grass meadow: Bentleigh spells Bentley. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA spelling of Bentley — from the Old English beonet + leah, 'a meadow of bent-grass (coarse grass)'; a place/surname; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8503 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120042024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bentleigh is a spelling of Bentley — from the Old English beonet + leah, 'a meadow of bent-grass (coarse grass)'; a place/surname (we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'BENT-lee').

In the U.S. it appears mostly for girls. Rare in this form, a-bent-grass-meadow at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Bentley comes from the Old English beonet + leah, 'a meadow of bent-grass' — Bentleigh is a spelling, crisp and modern (we note the place; said 'BENT-lee').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Bentley — place/surname

Variations

BentleyBentleeBentlie

Nicknames

Bent

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bentleigh mean?

Bentleigh spells Bentley — Old English 'a meadow of bent-grass'. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Bentleigh?

It's said BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bentleigh a boy or girl name?

Bentleigh is used mostly for girls; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Bentleigh?

Bentleigh is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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