Bentley - name meaning, origin

The girl's name Bentley \b(e)-nt-

, also used as boy's name Bentley, 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 an uncommon first name for women but a very common last name for both men and women (#794 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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