Leigh Reid

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Leigh Reid — meadow
50K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Leigh Reid is a name combining Irish origins, bringing together "meadow" (Leigh) with "red" (Reid). The first name Leigh is a feminine given name of Irish origin. Leigh ( LEE) is both an English surname and a unisex given name meaning "meadow". Surname Leigh (surname) Given name Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (born 1995), Irish rugby sevens and union player Leigh Alexander (1898–1943), British army officer and cricketer Leigh Alexander (journalist) (born 1981), American author and journalist Leigh Daniel Avidan (born 1979), lead singer of Ninja Sex Party, Shadow Academy, and co-host of Game Grumps Leigh-Allyn Baker (born 1972), American actress Leigh Bardugo (born 1975), American writer Leigh Brackett (1915–1978), American science-fiction writer Leigh Brewer (. The surname Reid: Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala. Leigh is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 50K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Leigh reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Leigh

Meaning: meadow

Irish

Leigh ( LEE) is both an English surname and a unisex given name meaning "meadow". Surname Leigh (surname) Given name Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (born 1995), Irish rugby sevens and union player Leigh Alexander (1898–1943), British army officer and cricketer Leigh Alexander (journalist) (born 1981), American author and journalist Leigh Daniel Avidan (born 1979), lead singer of Ninja Sex Party, Shadow Academy, and co-host of Game Grumps Leigh-Allyn Baker (born 1972), American actress Leigh Bardugo (born 1975), American writer Leigh Brackett (1915–1978), American science-fiction writer Leigh Brewer (.

Surname: Reid

Meaning: red

Scottish

Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Leigh is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 53%
United Kingdom 28%
Australia 11%
Canada 8%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Leigh by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Leigh Reid

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Leigh Reid:

5
Expression Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

4
Personality Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Leigh?
The first name Leigh originates from Irish. Leigh ( LEE) is both an English surname and a unisex given name meaning "meadow". Surname Leigh (surname) Given name Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe (born 1995), Irish rugby sevens and union player Leigh Alexander (1898–1943), British army officer and cricketer Leigh Alexander (journalist) (born 1981), American author and journalist Leigh Daniel Avidan (born 1979), lead singer of Ninja Sex Party, Shadow Academy, and co-host of Game Grumps Leigh-Allyn Baker (born 1972), American actress Leigh Bardugo (born 1975), American writer Leigh Brackett (1915–1978), American science-fiction writer Leigh Brewer (.
When was Leigh most popular?
The name Leigh reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Reid?
The surname Reid originates from Scottish. Reid is a surname of Scottish origin. It means "red". People with the surname Alec Cunningham-Reid (1895–1977), British politician Alexandra Reid (born 1992), American singer Amanda Reid (born 1996), Australian Paralympic athlete Amanda Reid (taxonomist), Australian biologist Amy Sanderson née Reid (1876–1931), Scottish suffragette Andy Reid (born 1958), American professional football coach Angella Reid, White House Chief Usher Anne Cooke Reid (1907–1997), African American stage director and academic Anthony Reid (born 1957), British racing driver Anthony Reid (academic) (1939–2025), New Zeala.
What are the origins of the name Leigh Reid?
The name Leigh Reid combines two different traditions: the first name Leigh has Irish roots, while the surname Reid originates from Scottish.
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