Brooke
Brooke (name) means an English surname, also a female given name popularized in part by actress Brooke Shields. Example: “Brooke Shields starred in several 1980s films.”
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Etymology
A topographic surname for someone who lived near a brook.
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What does “Brooke” mean?
The word “Brooke” means an English surname, also a female given name popularized in part by actress Brooke Shields.
How do you pronounce “Brooke”?
“Brooke” is pronounced bruuk (/bɹʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brooke” in a sentence?
Here is “Brooke” used in a sentence: “Brooke Shields starred in several 1980s films.”
What part of speech is “Brooke”?
“Brooke” is a name.
Is “Brooke” a common word?
“Brooke” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is Brooke a male or female name?
Brooke began as an English surname but is now used mainly as a female given name, popularized in part by actress Brooke Shields. It is distinct in spelling from "brook," the word for a small stream.
Is Brooke related to the word "brook"?
Yes, the surname and given name Brooke shares its origin with the common noun "brook," meaning a small natural stream, though today they are treated as distinct in spelling and use. As a name, Brooke is capitalized and used for people, not waterways.