Brighten
BRY-ten
Popularity
#13724
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
263
Peak Year
#22 in 2010
First Recorded
2000
Style
Nature-Inspired, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A modern, descriptive name implying light and cheerfulness. It suggests illuminating or making something brighter.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
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