Message: "Peyton" - Behind the Name

[Opinions] Peyton

by Aria (guest)

1/14/2007, 2:02 PM

What do you all think of Peyton for a girl?

I generally look at girl names (let's hope I have one) and this name always looked feminine to me, although it is used most as a boy's name.

The reason I'd even consider using the "gender misnomer" disaster that people should avoid, is because my boyfriend is obsessed with football and his fav. player is Peyton Manning. However, I wouldn't name my boy Peyton, as I find it too feminine. If anything, I'd name a girl Peyton, and add a very feminine middle name to balance it.

WDYT? too far fetched or doable? and if so, what girl's names would you add to Peyton?

Not that this matters, I won't be having a child for a while...have to get married first ;-P

#Peyton

Replies

- KamakaMalia2006

1/15/2007, 12:09 PM

I prefer Peyton on a girl

- Diamante04

1/14/2007, 11:56 PM

I only like the name for a girl, but sp. Payton. There's something about it that doesn't at all appeal to me for a boy, but for a girl, I think it's cute. I know an adorable little girl named Payton, so perhaps, I'm a little biased :-)

Payton Elisabeth is the first combo that comes to mind.

- Isla

1/14/2007, 9:25 PM

I'm not a huge fan of it on either gender but I'd much rather see it on a boy than on a girl (but I'm not a big fan of unisex names on girls in general). Actually, Peyton is fairly popular where I live and I've seen it on both boys and girls but mostly on boys, actually.

- kizuko (guest)

1/14/2007, 8:10 PM

I grew up with a female Paiton (which, btw, is my favorite spelling of the name) so it doesn't phase me to see in on a girl. However, I don't think that Peyton is the most attractive spelling.

- mum2bubba

1/14/2007, 5:04 PM

I don't mind it for a girl.

- Claire (guest)

1/14/2007, 3:23 PM

I like Peyton for a boy, Payton for a girl

- Elphi

1/14/2007, 2:56 PM

I actually prefer Peyton on a girl ( and I am NOT a fan of unisex names and male names used on girls). I don't know why...
I like/ some ideas:
Peyton Amanda
Peyton Amelia
Peyton Beatrice
Peyton Bianca
Peyton Blanche
Peyton Camilla / Camille
Peyton Cassandra
Peyton Cecilia
Peyton Charlotte
Peyton Clementine
Peyton Cordelia
Peyton Diana
Peyton Elisabeth
Peyton Evangeline
Peyton Fiona
Peyton Frances
Peyton Felicity
Peyton Grace
Peyton Gwendolen / Gwendolyn
Peyton Isabelle
Peyton Josephine
Peyton Julia
Peyton Katherine
Peyton Magdalene / Madeleine
Peyton Miranda
Peyton Olivia
Peyton Simone
Peyton Teresa
Peyton Veronica
Peyton Victoria

Uh-oh. I didn't mean to make such a long list. I guess I really like Peyton.

This message was edited 1/14/2007, 2:57 PM

- Jasmine (guest)

1/14/2007, 2:35 PM

I love Peyton for a girl; it's neat and interesting and I think it ages well. I would consider using it...one day.

- Sabrina Fair (rainbowstars)

1/14/2007, 2:34 PM

I love Peyton on a girl, and Payton for a boy

- Tito82

1/14/2007, 2:29 PM

Peyton Lynn? Peyton Selene? Peyton Ann? Peyton Mae? Peyton Elise?
Peyton Olivia? Peyton Rose? Peyton Grace? Peyton Jules?
Peyton Alessa? Peyton Ainsley? Peyton Elizabeth? Peyton Alexandria?
Peyton Lindsay? :)

This message was edited 1/14/2007, 2:30 PM

- ElleB +1

1/14/2007, 2:27 PM

i really like Peyton on a girl but id prefer it spelled Payton.

Peyton Alexandra
Peyton Ashlee
Peyton Danielle
Peyton Chanel
Peyton Elizabeth
Peyton Hailey
Peyton Jessica
Peyton Kayla
Peyton Linsdey
Peyton Makayla
Peyton Michelle
Peyton Rory
Peyton Riley
Peyton Shae
Peyton Roxanne

- Isla

1/14/2007, 9:26 PM

Oddly enough, when I worked at a day care and we had a few Peytons/Paytons, all the boys were spelled Payton and all the girls were spelled Peyton. I see it both ways on both genders now, though.

- Kris Rose

1/14/2007, 2:05 PM

Overall, yes, I can see Peyton on a girl, and when I liked unisex names, I loved Peyton for a girl.

Now that I am out of that phase, I only really like it for boy.

If you like it, go for it

- as (guest)

1/14/2007, 2:04 PM

I actually really like Peyton for a girl. It's not my usual style but I just think it's a cute name. As an aside, I also like this one for a boy-but a bit more for a girl.

View Message

Replies