Peighton
English · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Peighton
The name 'Peighton' is a modern American variant of the English surname 'Payton', which derives from the Old English place name meaning "Pœga's town" or "warrior's estate." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.
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Etymology
The name 'Peighton' is a modern American variant of the English surname 'Payton', which derives from the Old English place name meaning "Pœga's town" or "warrior's estate." It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, particularly the United States, with no specific religious affiliation, and gained popularity as a feminine given name in the late 20th century without notable historical figures.
Peighton currently ranks #5,666 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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