Bentley - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Bentley \b(e)-nt-ley, ben-tley\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "meadow of bent grass". Place name used as surname and then given name. Linked in modern times with the luxurious English cars.

Bentley has 4 variant forms: Bentlea, Bentlee, Bentleigh and Bently.

Bentley is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Bentley. Click here to compare Bentley with related baby names.