Brighton Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Brighton Name at a Glance

Name	Brighton
Meaning	Place name in Britain.
Origin	English
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Brighton Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Brighton means “Place name in Britain”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Brighton Name Origin

Our database records Brighton under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Brighton a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Brighton is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Brighton

When considering Brighton for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.