As with many river names in England, the name ''Trent'' is of British (Celtic) origin. It comes from the British ''Trisanton'', which may approximately be translated as 'trespasser' and in this sense used of a river liable to flood. | As with many river names in England, the name ''Trent'' is of British (Celtic) origin. It comes from the British ''Trisanton'', which may approximately be translated as 'trespasser' and in this sense used of a river liable to flood. |