Leigh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leigh Name at a Glance

Name	Leigh
Meaning	Healer.
Origin	Celtic
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leigh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leigh means “Healer”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leigh Name Origin

Our database records Leigh under Celtic origin. Browse more Celtic baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leigh a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leigh is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leigh

When considering Leigh for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.