Trent

Trent may refer to several related things, most prominently the River Trent, a major river in England. The river rises in the English Midlands and flows generally north to the Humber Estuary, passing through Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, and Staffordshire. It runs by or through towns such as Stoke-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent, and Nottingham before entering the estuary and the North Sea. The River Trent has long been important for transport, industry, and power, with mills and factories built along its banks and navigation developments that facilitated commerce. It is also known for periodic flooding, which has shaped flood defenses and urban planning in nearby communities.

Beyond the river itself, Trent is used as a masculine given name and as a surname of English origin. The name is often associated with the river in cultural and historical contexts. Notable individuals bearing the name include the musician and composer Trent Reznor and the footballer Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The name also appears in institutions and landmarks named after the river. Trent University is a public undergraduate university in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada, established in 1964. Trent Bridge is a cricket ground in Nottingham, England, named after the River Trent and widely used for county and international matches. In general, the river’s prominence in English geography has contributed to the use of Trent as a toponym and personal name in the English-speaking world.