Brenten

English

"dweller near the burnt land"

Brenten Origin and Meaning

The name Brenten is a boy's name.

Brenten is a masculine name of English origin, likely a variant of Brenton, which itself originated as a surname derived from place names in England. These place names typically combined the Old English elements "brom" (broom, a type of shrub) and "tun" (settlement or town). As a first name, Brenten emerged primarily in the latter half of the 20th century, reflecting the trend of using surnames as given names. The name has remained relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality while still sounding familiar to English speakers. Its strong consonants create a solid, masculine impression, while the -en ending softens it slightly. Brenten projects an image of reliability and strength with its straightforward pronunciation and Anglo-Saxon roots.