Leigh

What does the baby name Leigh mean? Learn about what Leigh means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Leigh - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Leigh: L-E-I-G-H, is a 5-letter male given name.
Pronunciation of Leigh: lee
Meaning of Leigh: Dweller near the wood or clearing, healer, field, from a clearing.
Origin of Leigh: The name 'Leigh' has its origins in Old English. It is a variant of the name 'Lee' or 'Lea', which means 'clearing' or 'meadow'. In Old English, 'leah' referred to an open space in a forest or a clearing where people could settle or graze their livestock.; American Names; Canadian Names; Celtic Names; English Names; Gaelic Names; Irish Names; Old English Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Leigh: Fairlay; Fairleigh; Farlay; Farley; Farly; Findlay; Finlay; Finlea; Finlee; Finley; Finn; Hadleigh; Hadley; Hadly; Lee
Popularity of Leigh: The popularity of the name 'Leigh' has varied over time. In the early 20th century, it was more commonly used as a masculine name. However, in recent years, it has become more popular as a feminine name, particularly in the United States.; Leigh currently has 48 likes, and is in the top 6% of liked boy's names. The name Ozzy is slightly more popular than Leigh.

Etymology of Leigh

The etymology of the name 'Leigh' can be traced back to the Old English word 'leah'. This word evolved from the Proto-Germanic word 'laukhaz', which meant 'clearing' or 'meadow'. The name 'Leigh' is also associated with the Old English word 'leah', which means 'wood' or 'forest'.

Cultural Significance of Leigh

The name 'Leigh' does not hold significant cultural or symbolic meaning in any particular culture. However, it is a name that has been used in various English-speaking countries and has become associated with qualities such as tranquility and natural beauty due to its origin as a word for a meadow or clearing.