Brooklynn is a variant spelling of Brooklyn, itself derived from the name of a borough of New York City. The borough Brooklyn was originally named after the Dutch town of Breukelen, which itself means either "broken land" (from Dutch breuk) or "marsh land" (from Dutch broek). As a given name, Brooklyn can also be viewed as a combination of Brook (a nature name referencing a small stream) and the popular name suffix lyn, which is often associated with names like Evelyn and Jocelyn. While Brooklyn is commonly used as a feminine name in the United States, it is decidedly more popular as a masculine name in the United Kingdom. Brooklynn, as a variant spelling with a double "n", first emerged in the 21st century, likely influenced by similar names like Lynn and Madison. This spelling further emphasizes the trendy suffix element, giving the name a more distinctive and modern feel. Like other place-names adopted as given names (e.g., Savannah, London), Brooklyn reflects a cultural trend of using geographical names for boys and girls. Brooklynn remains far less common than the standard spelling of Brooklyn in both the U.S. and U.K. Notable BearersBrooke Brooke (born Brooklynn Brooke in 1996) is a man better known for his marriage to women.