WDYT of Leighton

CPhillz

DH and I LOVE the name Leighton, for a girl. When you see the name, how do you pronounce it? It is supposed to be (and how we'd pronounce it) LAY-ton, but I'm afraid since its technically Leigh + ton, that people who don't know the name will say LEE-ton. (This is the only spelling I like of this name). Also, do you see this as more of a boy or girl name? I know the spelling Leyton/Layton is probably more boy.

Also, what are some middle names that would go well with Leighton? (All family names sound awful with it, and honestly...most of the family names I don't like.) So far, I only really like Leighton Elizabeth....but our last name isn't short, so she would have a HUGE name. :-). Thanks so much for your help and input!

526SadieSadie

I think it's Lay-ton.  NMS, but if you like it, go for it. 

There's nothing wrong with having a long name, I mean she's not often going to be spelling out Leighton Elizabeth Yourlastname anyway.

AnnaKat24

I immediately said "lay-ton" without your prompting.  I think of it more as a boy name, but its not overly masculine so I think you could use it.

Middle name is tough - especially not knowing your last name.  I think Leighton Elizabeth is a bit long in itself, and if you say you have a long last name....  You might want to consider something traditionally feminine since your first name is more of a boys name....  Marie? 

CPhillz

AnnaKat24:

I immediately said "lay-ton" without your prompting.  I think of it more as a boy name, but its not overly masculine so I think you could use it.

Middle name is tough - especially not knowing your last name.  I think Leighton Elizabeth is a bit long in itself, and if you say you have a long last name....  You might want to consider something traditionally feminine since your first name is more of a boys name....  Marie? 

Last name is Phillips. It isn't TOO long, but with a long FN and MN, I think that would be a huge name. A family middle name is Lynn, but Leighton Lynn Phillips is way too many L's, I think.  Thanks for the input!

hopedbell87

I think Lay-ton. I think it's pretty, I knew a girl named Leighton Elise.

ChristieRose16

It's def supposed to be Lay-ton. And I think its a great girls name. I like it a lot. Elizabeth sounds good with it. It's kind of long but not sure that matters too much. What about Leighton Beth?

ant8355

I love Leighton and it's pronounced LAY-ton. I've known 2 in real life. It was on my list for a girl

rubyjem00

I have always pronounced it Lee-Ton. I had no idea I was pronouncing it wrong. It's NMS but there is nothing wrong with the name.

GoldenGibson

CPhillz:

AnnaKat24:

I immediately said "lay-ton" without your prompting.  I think of it more as a boy name, but its not overly masculine so I think you could use it.

Middle name is tough - especially not knowing your last name.  I think Leighton Elizabeth is a bit long in itself, and if you say you have a long last name....  You might want to consider something traditionally feminine since your first name is more of a boys name....  Marie? 

Last name is Phillips. It isn't TOO long, but with a long FN and MN, I think that would be a huge name. A family middle name is Lynn, but Leighton Lynn Phillips is way too many L's, I think.  Thanks for the input!

It's LAY-ton and I like Leighton Lynn. I think a name has more ring to it when there's alliteration. I also like Leighton Elizabeth.

MandyWes

I like it and I say Lay-ton. Mn suggestions:

Leighton Jill (my mn )
Leighton Anne
Leighton Grace
Leighton Mae
Leighton Claire

I guess I like 1 syllable mn's with it, lol

StephCripps

hrm.. I thought it was Lie-ton.. I'm not really sure why..

what about Leighton Eve..

CPhillz

MandyWes:

I like it and I say Lay-ton. Mn suggestions:

Leighton Jill (my mn )
Leighton Anne
Leighton Grace
Leighton Mae
Leighton Claire

I guess I like 1 syllable mn's with it, lol

I like Leighton Mae! And Leighton Claire is cute. Claire is my nieces name, though. I'm not sure I want to name a daughter after my niece - then I'd feel like I'd *have* to honor a family member every time I have a baby, and I don't want people to feel left out..... 

Zaphina

rubyjem00:

I have always pronounced it Lee-Ton. I had no idea I was pronouncing it wrong.

Same here. I actually agree that Leighton Lynn sounds nice with the alliteration, though!

CPhillz

Zaphina:

rubyjem00:

I have always pronounced it Lee-Ton. I had no idea I was pronouncing it wrong.

Same here. I actually agree that Leighton Lynn sounds nice with the alliteration, though!

Hmm. I was the first one to suggest Leighton Lynn, then was told by family members that it was too much. But now knowing I'm not COMPLETELY crazy and others like it - I think I'll keep pushing it. Thanks! 

miababy

I love the name Leighton, for a BOY!  I've never heard it on a girl and it does not sound at all feminine to me.

MandyWes

CPhillz:

MandyWes:

I like it and I say Lay-ton. Mn suggestions:

Leighton Jill (my mn )
Leighton Anne
Leighton Grace
Leighton Mae
Leighton Claire

I guess I like 1 syllable mn's with it, lol

I like Leighton Mae! And Leighton Claire is cute. Claire is my nieces name, though. I'm not sure I want to name a daughter after my niece - then I'd feel like I'd *have* to honor a family member every time I have a baby, and I don't want people to feel left out..... 

True. Another one came to mind, Leighton Kay. (A friend of mine has a daughter with a long first name and her mn is Kay which I think is cute.) I think I like Mae better though...

chouse629

We are naming our little girl Leighton May!  They are both family names for us (sort of anyway).  My grandpa's name is Clayton so we are going with Leighton to honor him, then my grandma and my husbands grandma both have the middle name May so Leighton May it is!!!