In 30 seconds: Berkeley is an Old English surname name meaning birch tree meadow. A sophisticated place-name for girls associated with California's famous university.
Berkeley is an Old English place name from beorc (birch tree) and leah (meadow). It became famous as a California location named for philosopher George Berkeley.
Berkeley has grown in use as a given name for girls in the 21st century.
Did you know? The University of California, Berkeley takes its name from Irish philosopher George Berkeley (1685β1753) β connecting Berkeley to a centuries-long tradition of human thought.
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Oxford Dictionary of Surnames β reference for BerkeleyBehind the Name: Berkeley β name etymology reference
Variations
BerkleyBerkleeBerkleigh
Nicknames
BerkBerkie
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Hartleyβ similar Old English -ley surname name for girls
