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Brookie
Pronounced BRUUK-ee /ˈbrʊk.i/Medium
Meaning: Brookie is an affectionate pet form of Brooke, an English name from the word 'brook,' meaning 'small stream.' The -ie ending is a classic diminutive, so Brookie reads as 'little brook' or a fond form of Brooke.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Brookie is the affectionate form of Brooke, from the English word for a small stream. The -ie ending gives it a cozy, diminutive feel, the kind of pet name that once became a given name in its own right. It appeared gently in US records from the late nineteenth century, well ahead of Brooke's later popularity.
It was never common, appearing in small numbers from the eighteen-nineties onward and reaching only about fifteen girls in its best year around the late nineteen-forties. It reads as a vintage nickname-name rather than a modern pick.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Brookie mean?
It means 'little brook' or 'small stream,' as an affectionate pet form of Brooke.
How do you pronounce Brookie?
It is said BRUUK-ee /ˈbrʊk.i/ - two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Brookie a boy or girl name?
Brookie is used as a girl's name.
Is Brookie a popular name?
No; it was never common, appearing in small numbers across the twentieth century.