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Brent
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Brent.
Primary meaning
Short form of Brenton (from Brent)
Pronunciation: BRENT
Profile summary
From Old English 'brent' meaning 'steep hill' or 'high place.' Originally a surname. Used as a given name since the 20th century. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Brenton (from Brent). The catalog pronunciation is listed as BRENT. It is listed alongside the related form Brenton. Brent appears in boy naming lists and modern style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Brent is currently cataloged under English (old english) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Brenton (from Brent).
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (old english) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Brent is grouped as a modern boy name. Related form for this profile: Brenton. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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