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Brighton Meaning and Origin

Brighton is English given name meaning The name Brighton is derived from the Old English words "beorh" and "tun" which mean "hill" and "town" respectively. The name is thought to refer to the town's location on a hill..

Brighton is a name that's been used by parents who are considering unisex baby names.

Brighton is currently #1669 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

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Brighton is a 8 letters name with syllables.

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Brighton name meaning

The name Brighton is derived from the Old English words "beorh" and "tun" which mean "hill" and "town" respectively. The name is thought to refer to the town's location on a hill.

Brighton name origin

English

Name facts

8 letter name

Popularity

Brighton is ranked #1669 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Brighton is ranked #1965 most popular baby girl name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 51% of babies named Brighton were boys
In 2022, 49% of babies named Brighton were girls

Name popularity in the US

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Name popularity in Canada

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Brighton - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Brighton?

The meaning of the name Brighton is The name Brighton is derived from the Old English words "beorh" and "tun" which mean "hill" and "town" respectively. The name is thought to refer to the town's location on a hill..

What is the origin of the name Brighton?

The origin of the name Brighton is English .

Is Brighton a girl or boy name?

The name Brighton is a unisex name. According to our statistics, 50.75% of babies called Brighton were boys, 49.25% of babies called Brighton were girls.

What is the popularity of the name Brighton?

According to statistics, Brighton is ranked 1669th most popular unisex name in the US, in 2022.

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