Pronunciation ?

jiffypop72 · December 2012

I really like the name Leighton for a girl. I know its unisex I've only known females with the name. I'm wondering if it will get mispronounced though, like Lee.ton instead of Lay.ton. I don't like the spelling Layton plus it seems like that is more male than unisex. Thoughts? If you haven't heard the name before, how would you pronounce it based on the spelling Leighton?

mel1987 · December 2012

Layton

LaLa1725 · December 2012

I would pronounce it Lay-ton

JandS99 · December 2012

I would pronounce it Lay-ton. I love Leigh for a girl (pronounced LEE), but DH nixed it. Seems more feminine thant Leighton.

MrsG0074 · December 2012

I would also pronounce it Lay-ton.

lindsaycarol · December 2012

Layton.

GWUAlum · December 2012

I first read it as Layton. Some people may mispronounce it, but if you like go for it.

elizhope · December 2012

I would ultimately choose Lay-ton, but I did hesitate because I was unsure.

Raeily · December 2012

I'd pronounce it Lay-ton.

MrsJ723 · December 2012

I've always heard it pronounced Lay-ton.

kplaxco85 · December 2012

Layton

AlphabetFish · December 2012

I never know when "leigh" is supposed to be pronounced "Lay" or "Lee"; I'm always guessing. I personally pronounced the name correctly based on your spelling, but I do think your fears are legitimate.

I don't like this name for a girl, regardless, but then I really don't care for "unisex" names for anyone. Changing a spelling doesn't change the sound of the name, so it's still just as masculine to me with a "leigh" as a "lay."