Leith

Gender
Unisex (Masculine & Feminine | Boys and Girls)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Leith has multiple meanings, including "broad river," "wide, open sea," or "grey, hollow land." It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "liath," meaning grey.
Pronunciation
LEETH
The name Leith is pronounced "lee-th" or "lay-th."
Popularity
The name Leith is not very common, but its popularity has been increasing steadily in recent years. It is more commonly used as a masculine name.

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Leith Name meanings & History

The name Leith has multiple meanings, including "broad river," "wide, open sea," or "grey, hollow land." It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "liath," meaning grey. From a surname, originally from the name of a Scottish town (now a district of Edinburgh), which is derived from Gaelic lìte "wet, damp". It is also the name of the river that flows though Edinburgh. Leith is an uncommon name that is used primarily in English-speaking countries. It is a good choice for parents looking for a unique and meaningful name with Scottish roots.

Zodiac Sign of Leith: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra

Synonyms of Leith:

L: Lovely,Lazy,Languid,Lover,Legal,Luscious,Liaison

E: Expressive,Enliven,Entertain,Environment,Enlighten,Exaggerate

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

T: Tacky,Touchy,Truth,Talkative,Testy,Doubting Thomas,Tireless

H: Haggle,Heart's Desire,Hyper,Hobnobbing,Hope

Leith is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Natural name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Leith include Leith Stevens, a American film composer, and Leith Innes, a New Zealand jockey.

2.) Leith (Male)

Usage: Scottish

Meanings: (Scottish) broad river.


3.) Leith (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: The name Leith is derived from the River Leith, which flows through Edinburgh, Scotland. It means "broad river" or "broad expanse of water."

Pronunciation: LAYTH
The name Leith is pronounced "leeth" with a soft "th" sound at the end.


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Description: The name Leith is derived from the River Leith, which flows through Edinburgh, Scotland. It means "broad river" or "broad expanse of water.". Variant of Laith. The name Leith is most commonly used in Scotland, but it has gained popularity in other parts of the world as well. It is a unique and distinctive name that is perfect for parents who are looking for something less traditional.

Related Names to Leith

Other related names to Leith include Lachlan, Ewan, Finn, and Brody.

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