Leigh Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leigh Name at a Glance

Name	Leigh
Meaning	Feminine form of Lee: Meadow or wood. Shelter. Surname or given name.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Leigh Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leigh means “Feminine form of Lee: Meadow or wood. Shelter. Surname or given name”. 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 English origin. Browse more English 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 girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leigh

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