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References
- ↑ Hanks, P. & Hodges, F. (1988). A Dictionary of Surnames. New York: Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-211592-8.
- ↑ "www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/ SSA baby names site" . Retrieved 2007-02-07.
- ↑ Boisvert, Eugene (17 August 2018). "Curious Adelaide: Why is the name Brenton so popular in Adelaide?". ABC News . Retrieved 20 January 2019.
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