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Leigh name meaning
Last Name
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
10k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Leigh mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Leigh
User Submitted Origins
English
58%
Irish
39%
Greek
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 2 people from Montana, U.S., the name Leigh is of Greek origin and means "From the meadow".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Leigh means "In the meadow".
- According to a user from New Jersey, U.S., the name Leigh is of English origin and means "meadow".
- A user from Ohio, U.S. says the name Leigh is of Irish origin and means "Meadow dweller".
- A user from Bulgaria says the name Leigh is of Hebrew origin and means "Delicate; weary; meadow or pasture".
- According to 2 people from Australia and Ireland, the name Leigh is of African origin and means "Gift of God".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- English film actress (1913-1967)
Wiktionary
- A surname, variant of Lee.
- A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
- (Britain) A female given name, feminine of Lee
- A placename
- A town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom.
- A village in Dorset, England, United Kingdom.
- A village in Kent, England, United Kingdom.
- A village in Surrey, England, United Kingdom.
- A village in Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom.
- A village in Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom.
Notable Persons Named Leigh
Notable Persons Named Leigh
Leigh Anne Tuohy
Leigh Whannell
Leigh Whannell is an actor, screenwriter, producer, and director. He has been prominent since 1996. Leigh was born on January 17th, 1977.
Leigh Griffiths
Leigh Griffiths is a soccer player for the Celtic F.C., Hibernian F.C., Falkirk F.C., Livingston F.C., Dundee F.C., Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C., Scotland national under-19 football team, Scotland national under-21 football team, and Scotland national football B team. Leigh was born on August 20th, 1990 in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Leigh Francis
Leigh Francis is a character comedy, impressionist (entertainment), parody, and sketch comedy comedian. Leigh was born Leigh Francis on April 30th, 1973 in Beeston, Leeds.
Leigh Nash
Leigh Nash is a pop rock, soft rock, adult album alternative, and country music musician. She has been prominent since 1992. Leigh was given the name Leigh Bingham on June 27th, 1976 in New Braunfels, Texas, U.S.
Leigh Taylor-Young
Leigh Taylor-Young is an actress. She has been prominent since 1966. Leigh was given the name Leigh Young on January 25th, 1945 in Washington, D.C., U.S. Leigh is also known as Leigh Taylor and Leigh Taylor Young.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Leigh
Notable Persons With the Last Name Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh
Jennifer Jason Leigh is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1971 to present. Jennifer was given the name Jennifer Leigh Morrow by her parents Vic Morrow and Barbara Turner (actress) on February 5th, 1962 in Hollywood, California, U.S.
Vivien Leigh
Vivien Leigh was an actress. She holds the title Lady Olivier and Lady Olivier (1947–60). Her most notable accomplishments were from 1917 to present. Vivien was given the name Vivian Mary Hartley on November 5th, 1913 in Darjeeling. She left this life on July 8th, 1967.
Chyler Leigh
Chyler Leigh is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1996 to present. Chyler was given the name Chyler Leigh Potts on April 10th, 1982 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Janet Leigh
Janet Leigh was an actress. Her career lasted from 1947 to 2004. Janet was given the name Jeanette Helen Morrison on July 6th, 1927 in Merced, California, U.S. She breathed her last breath on October 3rd, 2004.
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh is a director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1963 to present. Mike was born on February 20th, 1943 in Brocket Hall, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, England.
Cherami Leigh
Cherami Leigh is a voice actress, actress, and disc jockey. She has had major accomplishments since 1997. Cherami was given the name Cherami Leigh Kuehn on July 19th, 1988 in Dallas, Texas, U.S.
- Suzanna LeighActress
- Barbara LeighActress
- Elizabeth Medora Leigh
- Sir Edward LeighPolitician
- Kate Leigh
- Dr Andrew LeighMember of the Australian Parliament for Fraser
- Gustavo LeighMilitary Person
- Dayzee Leigh
- Geoff LeighMusician
- William Robinson Leigh
- Rowley Leigh
- Jennifer LeighPoker Player
- Douglas Leigh
- Benjamin Watkins LeighOffice Holder
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Leigh | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 77.45% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 14.69% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.41% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.61% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.15% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.69% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Leigh
People with the last name Leigh are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Leigh
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| #125 | Unisex Names |