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Peighton

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Peighton: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2018.

Peighton is a modern, chiefly American respelling of Peyton, itself derived from an English surname rooted in Old English—most likely from *Pœga's tūn*, meaning “Pœga’s settlement” or, less romantically, “fighting man’s estate.” The name gained widespread familiarity through Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, whose name helped popularise the variant. The place of Peyton, Colorado, shares the same surname origin, not the given name. Today, Peighton is often chosen for girls, though it remains unisex. Its rise reflects a broader trend of customising traditional surnames with inventive spellings, making it a distinctive yet familiar choice that feels both preppy and fresh—a softer take on the classic surname style.