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Peighton

“Pæga's town”

About the name Peighton

Peighton is a modern American variant of the English name Peyton. The name Peyton originates from an English surname, which itself comes from a place name meaning ‘Pæga’s town’ in Old English, with Pæga being an early personal name. Peighton is a contemporary spelling, reflecting a trend toward creative variations of traditional names. While the original Peyton has been used as both a surname and given name, Peighton is primarily found as a given name in recent years.

Meaning
Pæga's town
Origin
English/Modern American
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
PAY-ton(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Paighton

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Middle names for Peighton

  • Peighton Marie
  • Peighton Elizabeth
  • Peighton Grace
  • Peighton Ann
  • Peighton Nicole

Questions about Peighton

What does Peighton mean?
Peighton is an English name meaning "Pæga's town".
How do you pronounce Peighton?
Peighton is pronounced PAY-ton, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Peighton?
Variants of Peighton include Paighton.

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