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Peyton

Peyton (name) means a unisex given name and surname, a variant of Payton. Example: “Peyton Manning is a famous American football quarterback.”

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A unisex given name and surname, a variant of Payton.
"Peyton Manning is a famous American football quarterback."

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Peytons plural

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Etymology

Variant of Payton.

Paighton Payton Peytonne

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Peyton” mean?

The word “Peyton” means a unisex given name and surname, a variant of Payton.

How do you use “Peyton” in a sentence?

Here is “Peyton” used in a sentence: “Peyton Manning is a famous American football quarterback.”

What part of speech is “Peyton”?

“Peyton” is a name.

Is “Peyton” a common word?

“Peyton” is an uncommon word in modern English.

Is "Peyton" a boy's name or a girl's name?

Peyton is a unisex given name, used for both boys and girls, though it has become especially popular as a name for girls in recent decades. It is also used as a surname.

What name is "Peyton" a variant of?

Peyton is a variant spelling of Payton, and both forms are used interchangeably as first names or surnames. The spelling chosen is usually a matter of personal or family preference.

Is "Peyton" a common first name?

Peyton is a widely used given name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it ranks among more popular unisex names. It is used both as a first name and, less commonly today, as a surname.

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