Brenton
BRENT-un
Popularity
#1952
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
15,046
Peak Year
#806 in 1984
First Recorded
1912
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Brenton is an English name derived from a place name meaning "Bryni's settlement" or "burnt town."
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Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Brenton Thwaites
Australian actor
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