We’ve put a new twist on our weekly feature, What’s in a Name Wednesday! In addition to the meaning, origin, and fun facts behind the popular names we feature every week, we are now offering a special sale on a gift pre-personalized with that name from our Gifts Ready to Go section of the website! This week we chose to feature the name Peyton, and our gift on sale is this set of 2 personalized Peyton burp cloths for a special price of $21! Hurry, only 1 available!

Origin/meaning: Peyton is English name meaning “fighting man’s estate” and “royal, regal”

Variations: There are several spelling variations for the name Peyton for both boys and girls, including Payton, Paden, Payden, and Paydon

Popularity: Ranked among the top #50 names for girls in 2013

Pronunciation: PAY-ten

Fun Fact: The name Peyton gained some popularity after the soap opera Peyton Place aired.

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