Congratulations – you’re having a baby! Maybe you don’t know the gender yet or have chosen not to know, either way, Peyton is an amazing option for a cool unisex name.
In this article, we will be going over 130 middle names for Peyton, 65 for a girl, and 65 for a boy so you can cover both options for your new bundle of joy.
We have put together a range of unique, traditional, and quirky middle names to suit every taste. So you are sure to find something that you love just as much as Peyton.
In this article
- What Does The Name Peyton Mean
- Female Middle Names For Peyton
- Male Middle Names for Peyton
- Why You Need A Middle Name
- Finding The Right Middle Name
- Where To Look For Inspiration
- What To Be Careful Of When Choosing The Perfect Middle Name
- Different Ways To Spell Peyton
- Cute Sibling Names That Go Perfectly With Peyton
- The Final Thought
What Does The Name Peyton Mean
Sources say the name generally means “fighting man’s estate” however it is popular in the US with parents for both a baby girl or boy. In 2007 it was the 278th most popular name for a boy and 152nd for a girl.
With so many options and such a great history, this name deserves only a perfectly fitting middle name.
Female Middle Names For Peyton
- Peyton Alexandra
- Peyton Amy
- Peyton Bailey
- Peyton Belle
- Peyton Brianne
- Peyton Brielle
- Peyton Brooke
- Peyton Catherine
- Peyton Celeste
- Peyton Charlotte
- Peyton Claire
- Peyton Darcy
- Peyton Elinor
- Peyton Elise
- Peyton Elizabeth
- Peyton Emily
- Peyton Estelle
- Peyton Faith
- Peyton Faye
- Peyton Fern
- Peyton Frances
- Peyton Genevieve
- Peyton Georgina
- Peyton Grace
- Peyton Harriet
- Peyton Hope
- Peyton Ivy
- Peyton Jade
- Peyton Jasmine
- Peyton Jocelyn
- Peyton Jolie
- Peyton Joy
- Peyton Kaitlyn
- Peyton Kim
- Peyton Kristine
- Peyton Laura
- Peyton Leonie
- Peyton Liv
- Peyton Lydia
- Peyton Megan
- Peyton Nicole
- Peyton Noelle
- Peyton Olivia
- Peyton Paige
- Peyton Penelope
- Peyton Phoebe
- Peyton Rebecca
- Peyton Renee
- Peyton Rhiannon
- Peyton Rosalie
- Peyton Rose
- Peyton Ruby
- Peyton Sarah
- Peyton Scarlett
- Peyton Sigourney
- Peyton Sigrid
- Peyton Simone
- Peyton Skye
- Peyton Sofia
- Peyton Sophie
- Peyton Sue
- Peyton Taylor
- Peyton Victoria
- Peyton Violet
- Peyton Vivienne
Male Middle Names for Peyton
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- Peyton Able
- Peyton Adam
- Peyton Adrian
- Peyton Allen
- Peyton Ari
- Peyton Atlas
- Peyton Benjamin
- Peyton Blade
- Peyton Blake
- Peyton Caine
- Peyton Caleb
- Peyton Carson
- Peyton Chase
- Peyton Charles
- Peyton Christian
- Peyton Clint
- Peyton Daniel
- Peyton David
- Peyton Dean
- Peyton Declan
- Peyton Eric
- Peyton Evan
- Peyton Everett
- Peyton Ford
- Peyton Gabe
- Peyton Gabriel
- Peyton Grant
- Peyton Grey
- Peyton Henry
- Peyton Holden
- Peyton Jackson
- Peyton James
- Peyton Jameson
- Peyton Jeremiah
- Peyton Jonah
- Peyton Lawrence
- Peyton Leon
- Peyton Lucas
- Peyton Malik
- Peyton Mark
- Peyton Morgan
- Peyton Nathan
- Peyton Ocean
- Peyton Owen
- Peyton Parker
- Peyton Payne
- Peyton Peter
- Peyton Raphael
- Peyton Reed
- Peyton Ryan
- Peyton Rylan
- Peyton Rynn
- Peyton Shane
- Peyton Tate
- Peyton Terrin
- Peyton Theodore
- Peyton Thomas
- Peyton Thurlow
- Peyton Tobias
- Peyton Trent
- Peyton Victor
- Peyton William
- Peyton Wyatt
- Peyton Xavier
- Peyton Zachary
Why You Need A Middle Name
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There are a few different reasons why parents feel that their children need to have a middle name. Here are a few for you to consider if you are still on the fence about whether Peyton really needs a middle name or not.
To Set Them Apart
Yes, that’s right giving your baby a middle name can help to distinguish them from other children with the same name in their class. But with that said this will not always apply and depends very much on whether your baby boy or girl has a super popular name or something a little more unique.
Middle Name Equals Better Behavior
We all remember as children when our parents used our full name that we were in big trouble. It is a common parenting hack to use your children’s full name when telling them off and there is actually research that has proved it improves children’s behavior.
Being reminded of your middle name actually leads to an increase in good behavior.
Alternative Name Option
Every parent hopes that their children love the name we choose for them but it’s not always the case despite our best intentions.
So in cases such as this by providing your little one with a middle name gives them the option of using it as an alternative to their first name.
Finding The Right Middle Name
For some parents finding the right middle name is just as important as finding the first name.
While other parents allow themselves to have a little more fun when choosing a middle name as they feel they are slightly less important as it is not the name the child will use every day.
But with that said, don’t let the wrong middle name take away from all your hard work finding the perfect first name for your little one.
If you really fancy a challenge, you could opt for two middle names. However, you are only legally required to have a first name and a surname on your birth certificate in the US. Anything after that is simply down to personal choice.
Where To Look For Inspiration
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As it’s been said most people do not use their middle name on a daily basis so you can take a step away from the more traditional names and opt for something that is a little more weird and wacky.
Here are a few ideas of where to look for middle names if you are running out of ideas.
Family Tradition
The most common place to start for most people is with their own family. Many families have a tradition of passing down a middle name from one generation to another or choosing a middle name that begins with a certain letter.
While you may decide on a middle name to honor a relative. This could be a grandparent, aunt, uncle, or even a maiden name.
Take a good look into your family history and you’re sure to find a name that is both perfect for your child and connects them to their family heritage, even before they are old enough to understand the connection.
Maybe you have some Samoan heritage that you would like to honor, if so why not check out our Samoan names for some more inspiration.
Two Is Better Than One
Maybe you and your partner had a first name choice that was pipped at the post for a variety of reasons.
The middle name may be a way to use that second place first name in your baby’s full name as their middle name. AS most if not all first names also make great middle names, there’s nothing to worry about.
Memories Or Place Names
Celebrities are not the only people who can use place names for their children’s names. They are actually very trendy at the moment.
So if you and your partner have a special place that holds some fond memories or a favorite destination, go for it.
What To Be Careful Of When Choosing The Perfect Middle Name
Middle names are an opportunity to be a little wilder and daring with your children’s names. After all, it is not the name they will be using every day.
This is why you often find people with some weird and wonderful middle names that their parents just couldn’t let go of but also couldn’t justify as a first name. There are a few things that you need to consider when choosing the perfect middle name.
Potential For An Unfortunate Nickname
You need to put yourself into the mind of a child and think as they do. If you can think up some cruel and not very nice names to tease your child, then you can bet that any child in the playground can too.
Initials
Remember that your children’s initials will often be written down on display so you need to ensure that they do not spell out any unfortunate words.
With Peyton as a first name, there is always the chance that their initials could potentially spell out some less than desirable words.
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Flow Of Entire Name
When you decide on the perfect first name, along with the perfect middle name, and of course you already know the surname, you need to check that it all flows together and is not too clunky when you say it out loud.
If you have any doubts get a second opinion from family and friends and say the full name in conversation.
If the name sounds clunky or you are tripping over your words, there’s a pretty good chance that it is not the right combination of names.
Different Ways To Spell Peyton
There are a few variations of the spelling of Peyton, here are just a few of our favorite alternatives:
- Peiten
- Peiton
- Peityn
- Peytenn
- Peytonn
Cute Sibling Names That Go Perfectly With Peyton
If you have more than one child or plan on having anymore, finding a name that goes well together is another important factor that you may need to consider.
Remember that you will probably say your little one’s name a million times together so it is important that they flow well. Here are a few suggestions for sibling names that work well with Peyton.
- Peyton and Alex
- Peyton and Jamie
- Peyton and Morgan
- Peyton and Josh
- Peyton and Christopher
- Peyton and Rose
- Peyton and Delilah
- Peyton and Willow
- Peyton and Jessica
- Peyton and Isabelle
The Final Thought
Hopefully, this list will have helped you choose the perfect middle name for Peyton. If not then you now have some great combinations and ideas to think about over the next few months whilst you prepare for your baby’s arrival.
If you are still looking for some further inspiration then why not check out Names that mean Rose or Sweet names that mean heart.
