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Leighton Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "leighton" is "from a town near a meadow", and is used often for "both boys and girls".

Name
leighton
Meaning
from a town near a meadow
Pronunciation
lay-ton
Used for
both boys and girls
Syllables
2

Leighton Name Details

Leighton is a surname turned given name that originated from a place name in England. The name is derived from the Old English words 'leac' meaning 'leek' and 'tun' meaning 'town' or 'settlement'. It is believed to have referred to a town situated near a meadow.

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