Paighton
Pronunciation: [ p-AYT-uhn ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Paighton first appeared in US Social Security records in 1996.
Over 373 babies have been named Paighton in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Paighton is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,645 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,645
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Paighton
Paighton is a girl name .
Paighton is currently ranked #12,645 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Paighton include Pai, Paig, Paigy, Paigie, Paigh, Paighy, Paighie, Ton, Tony, Tonie, Pay, and Paie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Paighton include Paige . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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