♂♀ Name Peyton – peacock town
| Origin: | English, place name, surname |
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| Meaning: | peacock town |
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Peyton is a ♀ girl name and a ♂ boy name. That makes Peyton one of the gender-neutral unisex names.
Where does the name Peyton come from?
The unisex name Peyton is derived from an English surname, which in turn is derived from a place name. Peyton remained an uncommon boys’ name until the 1990s. In 1992, it was given to a female character in the film “The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.” Despite being the villain, the character helped the name gain popularity for both girls and boys.
What does the name Peyton mean?
Peyton means “peacock town”.
Word composition
- Old English “pawa” = peacock
- Old English “tūn” = settlement, town, farm
Pronunciation of Peyton
Variants
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Last updated: 3/24/2026
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