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What does the baby name Bentley mean? Learn about what Bentley means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Bentley - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Bentley
B-E-N-T-L-E-Y, is a 7-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Bentley
BENT lee
Meaning of Bentley
Bent grass, from the bent-grass field, bent grass clearing, moor, grass meadow, coarse grass meadow.
Origin of Bentley
The name 'Bentley' has its origins in the English language. It is derived from an English surname, which was derived from a place name. The place name 'Bentley' is derived from the Old English words 'beonet' meaning 'bent grass' and 'leah' meaning 'woodland' or 'clearing'. Therefore, the name 'Bentley' can be interpreted as 'clearing with bent grass'.
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Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Bentley
Ben
Bentlea
Lee
Popularity of Bentley
The popularity of the name 'Bentley' has seen a significant increase in recent years. It first gained attention as a given name in the early 2000s and has since become increasingly popular. It is particularly popular in English-speaking countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Bentley currently has 369 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked boy's names. The name Luca is slightly more popular than Bentley.

Etymology of Bentley

The etymology of the name 'Bentley' can be traced back to Old English. The word 'beonet' refers to a type of grass that grows in wet or marshy areas, characterized by its bending or drooping appearance. The word 'leah' refers to a woodland or clearing, often used to describe a piece of land surrounded by trees or vegetation.

Cultural Significance of Bentley

The name 'Bentley' does not hold significant cultural or historical significance. It is primarily a surname turned given name, and its usage as a first name does not have specific cultural connotations or associations.