Brenton

Brenton is a proper name used as both a given name and a surname in English-speaking countries. As a given name, it is typically male, while as a surname it occurs across a range of regions. The name is commonly toponymic, originally deriving from places named Brenton in England; the exact meaning of those place names varies with locality and linguistic history. With the spread of English-speaking populations, Brenton has become established in countries such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, and the United States, and it appears in various geographic names including towns and villages that bear the Brenton name. In contemporary times, Brenton continues to be used, though it remains relatively uncommon compared with more popular names. The form is closely related to Brent, a shorter given name or surname that shares a common root with Brenton.