Leigh

English

"fern clearing"

Leigh Origin and Meaning

The name Leigh is a boy's name.

Leigh as a masculine name has Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English 'leah' meaning 'clearing' or 'meadow.' While Leigh has become increasingly popular as a feminine name in recent decades, it has a long history of masculine usage, particularly in England and English-speaking countries. The name has served as both a given name and surname for centuries, with notable male bearers including actors and athletes. The spelling 'Leigh' (versus 'Lee') gives the name a more traditional English appearance while maintaining the same simple, strong pronunciation. As a male name, Leigh conveys a sense of natural strength and subtle masculinity, appealing to parents seeking a name with historical roots but a contemporary unisex appeal.

Leigh Rank in US Top 1000

# 951 in the US

Leigh Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 2792 on Nameberry

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Famous People Named Leigh

• (James Henry) Leigh Hunt English critic and author
• Leigh Joseph McCloskey American actor
• (Allan) Leigh Lawson English actor
• Leigh Raymond Matthews Australian rules footballer and coach
• Leigh Adrian Harline American film composer
• (Stephen) Leigh Halfpenny Welsh rugby union player
• Leigh Szaak Francis English comedian
• Leigh Daniel Avidan known as Danny Sexbang, American singer and comedian
• Leigh Griffiths Scottish professional footballer

The name Leigh in Pop Culture

• Leigh Botts main character in "Dear Mr. Henshaw" by Beverly Cleary
• Leigh Teabing character in Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code"
• Leigh Stansfield main character in G. A. Henty's, No Surrender