Leigh

Girl

Origin: Old English · English

Meaning

“meadow clearing”

Cultural Notes

English surname and place name turned given name; actress Vivien Leigh adopted this spelling for her stage name.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1960s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Leigh

  • Leigh Taylor-Young, Vivien Leigh

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