Broughton - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Broughton \b-rough-

is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "setlement near the fortress". Place name.

Baby names that sound like Broughton are Brighton, Burton, Britton, Briton, Bretton and Breton. Other similar baby names are Brockton, Brocton and Creighton.

Broughton is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2881 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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