Leigh
Meaning of Leigh
Leigh is a female name with origins in Old English, meaning "meadow" or "clearing." It has a simple and elegant sound that has made it popular over the years. The name Leigh is pronounced as "LEE" in both American English and British English. Variations of the name include Lea and Lee. In the United States, the popularity of the name Leigh has fluctuated over time, but it has remained consistently used. In recent years, it has ranked between 2972 and 1252 in terms of occurrences. This timeless name carries associations of natural beauty and tranquility, making it a lovely choice for any baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEE (/liː/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Leigh
| Leigh Bardugo is an American fantasy author known for her popular Grishaverse novels, which have been adapted into successful TV series, and for her acclaimed adult debut, Ninth House. |
| Leigh Hunt, also known as James Henry Leigh Hunt, was a renowned English critic, essayist, and poet. |
| Stephen Leigh Halfpenny is a Welsh rugby union player known for his impressive performance as a fullback or wing for the Scarlets and is the third highest points scorer for Wales. |
| Leigh Whannell is an Australian filmmaker and actor known for his work on horror films such as Saw, Insidious, and The Invisible Man. |
| Leigh Ann Hester is a United States Army National Guard soldier who received the Silver Star for her heroic actions during an enemy ambush in Iraq. |
| Leigh Taylor-Young is an American actress known for her roles in films such as I Love You, Alice B. Toklas and Soylent Green, as well as her Emmy-winning performance on the television series Picket Fences. |
| Leigh Anne Tuohy is an American businesswoman and interior designer who gained fame as the guardian of football player Michael Oher, with their story being featured in the book and film adaptation of The Blind Side. |
| Leigh Adrian Harline was an American film composer and songwriter known for his sophisticated and memorable music for animated shorts and features. |
| Leigh Hennessy, also known as Leigh Hennessy Robson, is a former world champion trampoline gymnast who later transitioned into a successful career as an actress and stunt performer for film and television. |
| Leigh Zimmerman is a versatile American actress, singer, and dancer known for her performances on Broadway and London's West End. |
| Leigh Donovan is an American former professional downhill mountain bike racer who is now a cycling ambassador and women's mountain bike clinic instructor. |
| Leigh Ann Caldwell is an American political reporter for The Washington Post. |
| Leigh Kenneth Barnard is an English former professional footballer known for his midfield play and over 350 appearances in the Football League with Portsmouth, Swindon Town, and Cardiff City. |
| Leigh Warren is an Australian contemporary dance choreographer and Artistic Director known for his work with Leigh Warren & Dancers and the Australian Dance Theatre. |
| Leigh Mills is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur from 2004 to 2009. |
