Meaning: Town with a leek garden
The story
A spelling related to Layton, from English place-name surnames. The older elements refer specifically to a leek garden and settlement, rather than a general herb garden.
Spellings & variants
- Layton
Famous namesakes
- Leighton MeesterActor
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