The baby name Broughtown is a unisex name, 2 syllables long and is pronounced "BRAWN".
Broughtown is Old English in Origin.
Broughtown is a unique name that is not commonly used as a first name. It is more commonly used as a surname or a place name. The name Broughtown is believed to have originated from the Old English words "broc" meaning "brook" and "tun" meaning "settlement" or "town". Therefore, the name Broughtown means "settlement near a brook".
The history of the name Broughtown is not well documented, but it is likely that it originated in England during the Middle Ages. It may have been used to describe a small village or hamlet that was located near a brook or stream. Over time, the name may have been adopted as a surname by people who lived in or were associated with the village. Today, the name Broughtown is not commonly used as a first name, but it may still be used as a surname or a place name.
The name Broughtown is pronounced as BROHT-toun. It is a two-syllable name with the stress on the first syllable. The name is gender-neutral, meaning it can be used for both boys and girls. The components of the name, "broc" and "tun", are both Old English words that were commonly used in place names during the Middle Ages. The name Broughtown may have been used to describe a small settlement or village that was located near a brook or stream, which was a common feature of many English villages during that time.
Broughtown has the following similar or variant Names
- Broughton |
- Broughten |
- Broughtoun |
- Broughtowne |
- Broughtonne