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Layke

Boy / Girl name · 11 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Layke: 11 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 4 births in 2020.

Layke is a modern spelling variant of Lake, which draws from the Old English *lacu* meaning “stream” or “body of water,” and may also be a contemporary respelling of Luke. The name gained modest visibility through British actor Layke Anderson, known for his role in the television series *The Bill*. While no place is named directly after a bearer, the root “lake” appears in countless Scottish and English locations such as Loch Lomond (loch being the Gaelic equivalent). Layke sits alongside similar water-inspired, unisex names like River, Brooks, and Cove, and has seen steady, if small, usage in Scotland since the turn of the century, often chosen by parents seeking a fresh, nature-linked alternative to more traditional names.