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Brighton - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Brighton \bri(gh)-ton\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "bridge settlement". Transferred use of the surname. Parents may use the name to indicate the hope of a child having bright personality and intellect.
Baby names that sound like Brighton are Britton, Briton and Broughton. Other similar baby names are Branton, Brannton, Brenton, Brentton, Brittan, Bretton, Breton, Brion, Brockton and Brocton.
Brighton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#17425 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy name Brighton. Compare Brighton with similar and related boy names.|
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