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Peighton
Pronounced PAY-tən /ˈpeɪ.tən/High
Meaning: -eigh- spelling of Peyton — from Old English, 'Paega's town/estate' or 'the fighting-man's farm'; here for girls; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Peighton is an -eigh- spelling of Peyton — from Old English, 'Paega's town/estate' (routes layered, which we note). A sleek, modern surname-name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the -eigh- styling personalizes it.
It registers thinly beside Peyton. Rare, Paega's-town at the root, and sleek.
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What does the name Peighton mean?
Peighton spells Peyton — Old English 'Paega's town/estate'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Peighton?
It's said PAY-tən /ˈpeɪ.tən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Peighton a boy or girl name?
Peighton is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Peighton?
Peighton is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Peyton is more common.