Leighton

The name Leighton means a 'plant town' or 'garden settlement,' inspired by its Old English roots linking to places rich in vegetation or agriculture.

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Leighton is an English name that originates from the Old English elements 'leac,' which means leek, and 'tun,' meaning an enclosure or settlement. It was initially used as a place name for someone who lived or worked in a leek garden area.

  • Popularity: 608th
  • Babies named Leighton in the US in 2023:
    Female: 850
    Male: 231
  • Nicknames: Leigh,Ley,Tony,Lighty,Toniy.
  • Full Names: Leighton John,Leighton Marie,Leighton Charles,Leighton Sophia,Leighton Grace.
  • Famous Namesakes: Leighton Meester - Actress,Leighton Baines - Footballer,Leighton Buzzard - Place,Leighton Welch - Artist,Leighton Andrews - Politician.
  • Gender: Primarily masculine, but recently gaining popularity as a gender-neutral name.
  • Numerology: In numerology, the name Leighton breaks down to the number 7. This number signifies an introspective and analytical individual who seeks truth and wisdom. The name's association with the number 7 suggests a deep thinker, someone in constant pursuit of knowledge and spiritual insight.

While traditionally a more masculine name, Leighton has gained traction as a unisex name over the past decade. Its popularity surged in the U.S. during the early 2000s, largely due to Hollywood influences, reaching peak favor among baby names lists, especially for girls.

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