Brighton

Brighton is an English name that is used for both girls and boys. The meaning of the name can be translated as 'the shining city' or 'the radiant settlement'.

What does the name Brighton mean?

Brighton is an English name that is suitable for both genders. It translates to 'the shining city' or 'the radiant settlement'. The origins of the name trace back to Old English and Anglo-Saxon, consisting of the elements beorht, which means 'shimmering', 'bright', 'clear', 'radiant', or 'transparent', and tūn, which means 'settlement', 'village', or 'city'. Additionally, Brighton is the name of a city in southern England.

Where does the name Brighton come from?

The name Brighton has its roots in Old English and Anglo-Saxon and is used as both a female and male name. The exact meaning is 'the shining city'. It is composed of the Old English words beorht, which stands for 'shimmering', 'bright', 'clear', 'radiant', or 'transparent', and tūn, which means 'settlement', 'village', or 'city'. The language is English.

How do you pronounce Brighton?

Braiten

Popularity

In Germany, Brighton is a rather rare name. It has not yet made it onto the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking was in 2017 when it reached 1,545th place in the U.S. name charts. Over the last ten years, Brighton has been given as a first name in the U.S. about 1,200 times, which places it at 1,305th in the ten-year statistics. Historically, it ranks 2,628th in the U.S. from 1930 to 2024.

Famous people

• Brighton Sharbino (actress)
• Brighton Sheffield (TV characters in 'The Nanny')