Cadey-Leigh
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Cadey-Leigh: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2007.
Cadey-Leigh is a modern, elaborative spelling of Cady, which itself is a diminutive of Caden—a name with roots in Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Caden likely derives from the Gaelic *cadh*, meaning "little battle" or "spirit of battle," though it may also connect to the surname Mac Cadáin, meaning "son of Cadán." The hyphenated version adds a Leigh suffix, from Old English *lēah*, "clearing" or "meadow." As a newly-coined form, Cadey-Leigh has few famous bearers; however, the base name Caden gained modern recognition through actors like Caden Boyd. Leigh itself is famously linked to author Harper Lee (whose middle name was Leigh). While no specific places share this name, the Leigh element appears in English place names like Leigh-on-Sea. This variant emerged in Scotland in the early 2000s, reflecting a broader trend for hyphenated, phonetic spellings that blend tradition with individuality.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20073 babies
- Latest (2007)
- #7443 babies
- Total births
- 3since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y