BABY NAMES
Leighton
English
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Inserting the feminine "Leigh" into preppy Layton creates this super-posh name, perfect for a stylish debutante with an expense account, like the character played by Leighton Meester in Gossip Girl.

Variations
Leigh, Lay, Leightun, Leighten, Laytan, Leyton, Layten, Leightan, Laytun, Layton
Popularity rankings from the Social Security Administration
Leighton
About name popularity rankings
You may find some surprises -- for example, who knew Jennifer was a boy's name? Because this feature uses actual Social Security data, it includes the human error that attends a large survey, but it still reliably reflects the patterns of naming fashion.