Bent name meaning

What does Bent mean?

Prevailing boy name Bent is used chiefly in Icelandic, Scandinavian, Frisian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish and Greenlandic, Bent means "The Blessed or Bear" is originated from Latin, Old English and Middle. Bent is variant of imperishable and widespread Bentley.

Bentley means Meadow, From the Moor and Bent is substantially used in English and English has origin in Old English. Bent is a version of lofty and ever lasting Benton. Widespread Benton came from Middle and Old English, meaning of Benton is "From the Place Where the Bear Grass Grows and Settlement in a Grassy Place"..

Also Bent is Danish form of Beinkt.

How do I pronounce Bent?

The two syllabled name Bent is pronounced, b(e)-nt.

Variants of Bent

Benedictus, Benth, Bentley, Benton, Ben, Benedict, Beinkt, Benci, Benett, Benedikt, Beinkter, Bendiks, Behn, Benny, Bene, Benon, Bendikt

How popular is the name Bent?

Bent used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 2001 and over 797 babies have been given the name in 17 years. At the peak of its usage in 2010,.

However after 17 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Bent is a unique baby name in Netherlands, during its short term of usage, the name has been to the top 500 names.

Recently in 2016, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 475 on boy names chart when 31 babies were named Bent.

Bent is a rare baby name in Netherlands where it is still in use.

But Bent is a popular baby name in Algeria where every 1 in 3000 have the name. At least, 50000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.

Facts

Bent in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	323	83	0	22
	62	0	0	38
	321	227	0	500
	862	2172	0	500
	20620	0	1	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Bent

You are all about fun, adventure, excitement, change, and adventure. People believe you are cold-hearted and emotionless but the truth is the opposite. When it comes to life goals, you are cautious and always plan precisely your next steps. You believe there's not a rule worth following if it makes you unhappy. You like to be surrounded by strong, determine people who know what they want. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at.

Other names similar to Bent, for would be parents

•  Lenet - Lenets origin is Latin, meaning of Lenet is "Silky" is given to girls. Lenet is resulted from Lenis.
•  Ombline - The Ombline is originated from Latin, Ombline means "One That Works"
•  Milla - Milla's meaning is Acolyte or Love is used chiefly in German and Swedish that originated from Latin and Slavonic is bestowed upon baby girls
•  Lorrin - Meaning of Lorrin is Laurel or Crowned with Laurels is used as a gender insensitive name which is specifically used in English is rooted from Latin
•  Inmaculada has its origin in Latin and Spanish bestowed upon girls, Inmaculada means "The Immaculate or Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary" is chiefly used in Spanish

•  Marthena
•  Reginae
•  Licia
•  Krystèle
•  Septimius

•  Afraa
•  Millyana
•  Remigius
•  Marjarie
•  Antoniette

Sibling Names for Bent

Choosing the perfect name for your bundle of joy can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. If you're looking for inspiration, consider naming your baby Bent. To help you out, we've compiled a list of unique sibling names that complement the name Bent perfectly. Check them out below!

Sister to Bent

• Gery
• Benedict
• Jayronn
• Domenic
• Durant
• Amador
• Fabyan
• Dontavius
• Corbinian
• Auban
• Alvern
• Blayse
• Just

Brother for Bent

• Juliett
• Caralee
• Kamilla
• Krisy
• Deliza
• Aurora
• Argelia
• Kristinia
• Amalya
• Bellissa
• Babbett
• Gemmalynn
• Celest
• Clairissa
• Conni
• Asela

Famous people named Bent

• Bent Gestur Sivertz, Canadian sailor, teacher, soldier
• Bent Lorentzen, Danish composer
• Bent Sørensen, Danish composer
• Bent Hansen, Danish amateur football player
• Bent Melchior, former chief rabbi of Denmark
• Bent Flyvbjerg, Danish economic geographer
• Bent Tomtum, Norwegian ski jumper
• Bent Persson, is Swedish jazz trumpeter and cornetist
• Bent Røiseland, Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party and later the Liberal People's Party
• Bent Jørgensen, former Danish handball player
• Bent Larsen, former Danish handball player
• Bent Fuglede, Danish mathematician and, since 1992
• Bent Larsen, Danish chess grandmaster and author
• Bent Hamer, film director, writer and producer,
• Bent, electronica act from Nottingham in England
• Bent Skammelsrud, former Norwegian football player
• Bent Ånund Ramsfjell, Norwegian curler from Asker
• Bent Christensen Arensøe, Danish former professional football player
• Bent Høie, Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party
• Bent Skovmand, Danish plant scientist and conservationist
• Bent Mejding, Danish actor, stage director and theatre manager

Lists having Bent

• Biblical Boy Names
• Boy names beginning with B
• English Boy Names
• Latin Boy Names
• Danish Boy Names
• Finnish Boy Names
• Norwegian Boy Names
• Swedish Boy Names
• Popular Boy Names in Belgium (2010)
• Baby Names that mean Blessed
• Baby Names that mean Bear

Sources

1. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/