Why Bentley Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Bentley” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Bentley” is of English origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Yeltneb.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Neblety.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Bentley

The true meaning of ‘Bentley’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Bentley is a name that conveys a highly charged personality that attracts powerful ideas. You are diplomatic, gentle, intuitive, cooperative, and might even be a psychic. A gifted storyteller, you mesmerize others when you elaborate on the truth. You might not be aware of your powerful presence to others.

Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.

When people hear the name Bentley, they perceive you as someone who is dignified, well-dressed, outstanding, self-sufficient, and impressive. You come off as someone who is not a push-over. The use of bright and cheerful colors may be your fashion style. People recognize you as being a pioneer with your ideas of how to do things. Try not to appear as being too aggressive and intimidating to others.

You are a person who is prone to sensitivity and easily offended by the remarks of others. Peaceful, adaptive, cooperative, and reliable are some of the words that describe you most. You tend to accept things reluctantly and without protest. You long for togetherness and companionship to be happy. You are a collector and probably have some hidden treasures tucked away somewhere.

Your most likely vocation: doctor, pharmacist, electronic engineer, teacher, banker, musician, artist, designer, consultant, nurse, book-keeper, secretary.

Lucky colors: All greens, white, and shades of white such as cream

Lucky gem(s): Pearl, jade, cat’s-eye, moonstone

Lucky day(s): Monday

Lucky botanicals: Cabbage, chicory, lettuce, plantain, melon, turnips, cucumber

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Is The Name Bentley Popular?

“Bentley” is not a popular baby boy’s name in South Carolina as reported in the 2008 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in South Carolina have the same name as you in 2008. A total of only 310 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2012 with a total of 5,890 babies. That’s a lot of baby Bentleys.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Bentley” was recorded 59,776 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Bentleys to occupy the country of Greenland with an estimated population of 56,643.

The name first appeared in the year 1890 and given to six newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 2010 with a rank of #100 nationwide and was registered 3,776 times as a baby boy’s name. Bentley became a popular boy’s name in the state of West Virginia in the year 2012. It ranked #3 with 126 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2012 in the state of Ohio with 377 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Maine for 14 years from 2010 to 2023 (may not be consecutive). It’s also popular in the states of Missouri, Vermont, Kentucky, Mississippi, West Virginia for 14 years (may not be consecutive).

For the past eight decades (1944 to 2023), the name “Bentley” was recorded 59,378 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Bentley, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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