English · Boy name
Trent
“strongly flooding (from the River Trent)”
About the name Trent
Trent comes from the River Trent, one of the major rivers of England, which flows through the Midlands to the Humber. The river name is Celtic and is usually explained as ‘strongly flooding’ or ‘trespasser’, a reference to the floods and tidal bore that push water over its banks. The name became an English surname for people living near the river and later a given name. Bearers include the American politician Trent Lott and the musician Trent Reznor, founder of Nine Inch Nails.
- Meaning
- strongly flooding (from the River Trent)
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- TRENT(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Trent
- Trent Michael
- Trent James
- Trent Alexander
- Trent David
- Trent Thomas
Questions about Trent
- What does Trent mean?
- Trent is an English name meaning "strongly flooding (from the River Trent)".
- How do you pronounce Trent?
- Trent is pronounced TRENT, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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