Brighton
BRITE-un
Popularity
#2151
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,007
Peak Year
#255 in 2015
First Recorded
1983
Style
Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Brighton is an English place name, meaning 'Bright's town' or 'bright settlement'. It is derived from the Old English personal name 'Beorhthelm' and 'tūn' (settlement).
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