Brenton

The name Brenton is an English name derived from a surname, which itself is derived from a place name. The place name refers to a 'town on a hill', from the Old English words 'brent' meaning 'burnt' or 'steep', and 'tun' meaning 'town'.

Brenton is thought to have originated as a surname in Devon, England, where there is a village called Brent Town.

The name Brenton has been in use as a given name since the late 19th century, and it is thought to have been inspired by the surname.

Brenton is a strong, masculine name that has a sense of nature and geography to it, with its connection to a town on a hill.