Brooke

  • [ BRUWK ]
  • English
Variant of BROOK. The name came into use in the 1950s, probably influenced by American socialite Brooke Astor (1902-2007). It was further popularized by actress Brooke Shields (1965-).

BROOK   male & female   English
From an English surname which denoted one who lived near a brook.
OTHER FORMS
ENGLISH: Brook, Brooklyn, Brooklynn, Brooks