Leith

LEETH
Scottish river name
"wet"

Leith Origin and Meaning

The name Leith is a boy's name of Scottish origin meaning "wet".

This is an unusual surname and geographical name of medieval Scottish origin that might serve as a possible alternative to the aging Keith, though it's a bit tough on the tongue. More popularly spelt Laith in Scotland itself, which happens to correspond to an Arabic name meaning 'lion'.

Leith Popularity

Famous People Named Leith

  • Leith Stevens
    American composer and conductor
  • Remington Leith
    singer of fashion,art band Palaye Royale

Leith in Pop Culture

  • The surname means 'person from Leith'
    near Edinburgh ('damp place')
  • Leith
    a character in the CW series 'Reign'