Gayton
Pronunciation: [ g-AYT-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,916
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
"meadow by the bow or bend"
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"nourishing, restorative (plant name c..."
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Old French origin
"Courteous, polite, of the court"
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Germanic dithematic origin
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#38,887 in US
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About the Name Gayton
Gayton is a boy name .
Gayton is currently ranked #38,916 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gayton include Gayt, Gayty, Gaytie, Gaie, and Gaykins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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