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Paityn

Girl name · 25 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Paityn: 25 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Paityn is a modern spelling variant of the English surname and given name Peyton, which itself derives from an Old English place name, Pæga's tūn – "the settlement of Pæga". Originally a masculine name in the United States, it became popular for girls in the late 20th century, and the Paityn form reflects a trend toward distinctive spellings. Famous bearers include actress Peyton List (“Diary of a Wimpy Kid”) and NFL quarterback Peyton Manning. The English village of Peyton in Essex shares the same etymological root. In Scotland, the Paityn spelling remains rare but has appeared in birth records since the 2000s, often chosen by parents seeking a fresh, feminine twist on a classic surname.