Brooke
The meaning of Brooke is taken from the word 'brook', which is a small clean and gentle stream of water. Brook was taken from the Old English term 'broc', which was a surname that was commonly given to families or settlers that lived near a stream. The word 'broc' is also a traditional Norman surname, meaning jug or pitcher. So, the name Broc was also given to those carried fresh water to households in the Medieval period. The first record of the name 'Broc' was written all the way back in the early 12th century, in Essex. Brooke Shields is one of the most well known Brookes. An American actress and model, she is known for her breakthrough role in Louis Malle's 'Pretty Baby'. Brooke Haywards was another famous American actress, known for her work across stage, film and television. Thanks to primetime TV shows like One Tree Hill and Melrose Place, the name Brooke was most popular during the 1990s.
Gender
Girl
Of course, this is a neutral name.
Meaning
small stream
Origin
English
Numerology
B is for busy, your never idle life.
R is for rapport, friends seek you.
O is for outlook, pleasing to all.
O is for old fashioned, you cherish the past.
K is for kindness, you always show.
E is for excellence, your passion, your drive.
Lucky
Brooke lucky number is 3.
The number 3 has always held powerful symbolism. Think about good things coming in 3s, the birth-life-death cycle, the mind-body-soul connection, the 3 acts of a typical story. Wherever the number 3 shows up in your life, it's generally an omen of creativity, communication, optimism, and curiosity!
Brooke in Pop Culture
- Mika Samuels character on TV's "The Walking Dead"
- Mika Grainger character on British TV series "Waterloo Road"
- Mika Ahonen character in anime/manga "Strike Witches"
- Rainbow "R." Mika character in the Street Fighter video game series
- Mika Jougasaki character in THE iDOLM@STER CINDERELLA GIRLS video game