Gender Feminine & Masculine
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈleɪ.tən/  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Variant of Layton. It jumped in popularity as a feminine name after 2007, when actress Leighton Meester (1986-) began appearing on the television series Gossip Girl.

Popularity

People think this name is

formal   upper class   wholesome   strong   refined   strange   serious  

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Entry updated January 21, 2022