Bentley is a surname of English origin. It is derived from the place name Bentley, which comes from the Old English words "beonet" meaning "bent grass" and "leah" meaning "woodland clearing". The name has been in use since the 12th century and has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. In recent years, Bentley has also become a popular given name for boys.
Bentley rank report (US ranking for newborns 2021)
- Rank 147. Ashton
- Rank 148. Rhett
- Rank 149. Atlas
- Rank 150. Jude
- Rank 151. Bentley
- Rank 152. Carlos
- Rank 153. Ryker
- Rank 154. Adriel
- Rank 155. Arthur
Nicknames for Bentley
| Bent | bent | Shortened version of Bentley |
| Ben | ben | Common nickname for Bentley |
| Benny | ben-ee | Affectionate nickname for Bentley |
| Lee | lee | Derived from the last syllable of Bentley |
| B | bee | Simple and easy nickname for Bentley |
Famous people named Bentley
| Name of the person | Known for | Explanation |
| Bentley Little | Horror Fiction Writer | Author of horror novels |
| Bentley Mitchum | Actor | Actor in movies such as "Ruby in Paradise" and "Demolition High |
| Bentley Rhythm Ace | Music Group | British electronic music group |
| Bentley Continental GT | Luxury Car | Luxury car model produced by Bentley Motors Limited |
| Bentley Jones | Musician | British musician and producer |
| Bentley Arnage | Luxury Car | Luxury car model produced by Bentley Motors Limited |
| Bentley Green | Social Media Star | American social media personality and rapper |
| Bentley Kyle Evans | Television Producer | Television producer of shows such as "The Jamie Foxx Show" and "Martin |
| Bentley Dean | DJ | Australian DJ and producer |
| Bentley University | University | Private university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. |
Fictional character called Bentley from pop culture
| Bentley the Robot | Video game character | A robotic character from the video game series Sly Cooper |
| Bentley Koup | TV character | A character from the TV show The Royals |
| Bentley Gregg | TV character | A character from the TV show Bachelor Father |
| Bentley | Video game character | A character from the video game series Mario Party |
| Bentley | Movie character | A character from the movie The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bentley
| What is the origin of the name Bentley? | The name Bentley is of Old English origin and means "clearing covered with bent grass. |
| Is Bentley a popular name? | Bentley has become increasingly popular in recent years. It ranked as the 107th most popular name for boys in the United States in 2020. |
| Is Bentley typically a boy's or girl's name? | Bentley is typically a boy's name, although it can also be used for girls. |
| What are some famous people with the name Bentley? | Famous people with the name Bentley include Bentley Mitchum, an American actor, and Bentley Little, an American author. |
| What are some similar names to Bentley? | Similar names to Bentley include Brantley, Brentley, and Beckett. |