Leighton vs. Layton for Boy! Help :)

knottiee419091fb21b5daf

We love the name Leighton for a boy and I’m due in January. We are trying to decide if we should spell it Layton or Leighton. It is pronounced LAY TYNN With Leighton spelling we are afraid of people saying LEE TON With Layton spelling we are thinking more people are less likely to mess it up?. Am I overthinking this!? Which spelling do you prefer for a boy? Thanks…

Wishilivedinflorida

It looks like you got lots of good input on your last post. I believe Leighton is more accepted as the “correct” spelling. That being said I’ve only ever seen this name for a girl if that matters to you. 

mb0112

I've only heard it on Leighton Meester (female). Layton feels more male to me, maybe because of the similarity to Clayton. 

vizmama

I wouldn’t mispronounce Leighton if spelled that way—looks like “sleigh” so it makes sense.

Knottie1460786654

I wouldn’t think Lee-ton so I think you’re good! To me Leighton seems to be the more masculine spelling for some reason. And I don’t think it’s a girl name! 

mamaturner925

Layton seems more masculine to me- but I think as mentioned earlier it's because I think of "Clayton'. 🤷‍♀️ Love the name though!

yamj

Which spelling did you go with?