Layton

Meaning of Layton

Layton is an Anglo-English place-name that slipped from the map into the baby register during the last century. Formed from the Old English elements leac or leah, “meadow” or “herb garden,” and tūn, “settlement,” it once pinpointed villages in Lancashire and Yorkshire known for their fertile ground; today it supplies a subtle pastoral note to an otherwise brisk, contemporary sound. Sitting in the same stylistic neighborhood as Peyton and Clayton, Layton offers parents the familiarity of a surname-first name without the saturation of a Top-100 pick, hovering in the steady middle of the U.S. charts for decades. The spelling is straightforward, the pronunciation self-evident, and the minimalist nickname “Layt” awaits anyone who insists on shorthand. In short, Layton blends country origins with suburban ease—a low-key choice for those who like their names rooted but not rooted to the spot.

Pronunciation

English

• Pronunced as LAY-tun (/ˈleɪtən/)

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