English · Boy name
Braxton
“Brock's town or settlement”
About the name Braxton
Braxton is an English name meaning ‘Brock’s town or settlement’. It is derived from Old English elements ‘brocc’ meaning ‘badger’ and ‘tun’ meaning ‘town’. Braxton Bragg was a Confederate general in the American Civil War who commanded the Army of Tennessee, and Fort Bragg in North Carolina was named after him. The American singer Toni Braxton carries it as a surname. The name has been featured in television and music, and it is given to boys.
- Meaning
- Brock's town or settlement
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- BRAK-ston(2 syl.)
Middle names for Braxton
- Braxton James
- Braxton Alexander
- Braxton Michael
- Braxton Lee
- Braxton Thomas
Questions about Braxton
- What does Braxton mean?
- Braxton is an English name meaning "Brock's town or settlement".
- How do you pronounce Braxton?
- Braxton is pronounced BRAK-ston, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Braxton?
- Variants of Braxton include Braxten, Braxtyn, Braxtin.
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