Berkeley

English
"where birches grow"
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Berkeley Origin and Meaning

The name Berkeley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "where birches grow".

The Brits say BARK-lee, but we pronounce it the same as the name of the California college: either way it's quite pretentious and of another era.

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Famous People Named Berkeley

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The name Berkeley in Pop Culture

  • Berkeley
    California, USA