Layton

Layton Meaning & Origin

About Layton
The name Layton is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "leac" meaning "herb" or "plant," and "tun" meaning "enclosure" or "settlement." Therefore, the name Layton can be interpreted as "herb garden" or "enclosed settlement." It is a unisex name that is often given to boys, and it carries a sense of nature and tranquility.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Name Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Layton are male.

Layton Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -1.73% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LTN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0305
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EY1 T AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈleΙͺtΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Layton in Braille

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

The name Layton in braille

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

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

The name Layton in sign language

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