Leigh
lee
Popularity
#3421
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
45,319
Peak Year
#1,640 in 1969
First Recorded
1882
Style
Classic & Timeless, Nature-Inspired
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
From an English surname, derived from the Old English word 'leah' meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture'.
Gender Split
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Vivien Leigh
British actress, known for 'Gone with the Wind'
Jennifer Jason Leigh
American actress
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