PAYTON  

Gender: M
Origin: English variation of PATTON or PEYTON

Popularity in 2008: #276

Though Peyton is the more popular spelling for both sexes, this version of the name is wildly popular too.

Nicknames & Variations:
Peyton, Peaton, Peighton, Payden, Pate, Paiton

Payton is being discussed in our message boards:

• Middle Name and Dad's First Name - With Poll
• Compromise and pass it on!
• Names you LOVE on the Top 100!
• Need Honest Advice From Mothers-To-Be
• Initial Game

Read Nameberry blog posts about Payton:

• UNISEX NAMES: What's Hot, What's Not
• TOP NAMES OF 2008: Emma and Jacob Rule