Layden

Layden Meaning & Origin

About Layden
The name "Layden" is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic surname "Ó Leathlobhair," meaning "descendant of Leathlobhair." Leathlobhair is a personal name composed of the elements "leath," meaning "half," and "lobhar," meaning "leper." The name Layden carries historical significance and is associated with a family lineage originating in Ireland.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layden are male.

Layden Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 11.11% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LTN
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleɪdən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layden in Braille

Here's how to represent Layden in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Layden in braille

How to Spell the Name Layden in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Layden using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Layden in sign language

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