name

Braxton

BRAKS-tuhn

Braxton (name) means a surname, and a male first name derived from it, used in modern times. Example: “Braxton was a common name on the birth-announcement page that year.”

name

A surname, and a male first name derived from it, used in modern times.

"Braxton was a common name on the birth-announcement page that year."

Word forms

Braxtons plural

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Etymology

Likely from the English village of Branxton in Northumberland.

Synonyms

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Brax Braxten Braxtyn

Rhymes for Braxton

Paxton

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Braxton” mean?

The word “Braxton” means a surname, and a male first name derived from it, used in modern times.

How do you pronounce “Braxton”?

“Braxton” is pronounced BRAKS-tuhn (/ˈbɹækstən/ in IPA).

How do you use “Braxton” in a sentence?

Here is “Braxton” used in a sentence: “Braxton was a common name on the birth-announcement page that year.”

What part of speech is “Braxton”?

“Braxton” is a name.