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Klayton

Klayton

“K” names are quite popular these days, so it comes as no surprise that many parents are choosing Klayton over the more traditional spelling, Clayton. This old English moniker has been a popular surname and given name for years, but the “Klayton” version is a bit less traditional. We love the way it sounds with classic middle names like Michael, Henry, and Alexander.

Meaning of the name Klayton:

English: Village built on clay

Origin of the name Klayton:

Klayton is an alternative spelling of Clayton, which most likely started as an English surname. Many people were given names based on where they lived or what they did for a living, so it's possible it was assigned to people who lived in villages built on clay as the meaning suggests.

Symbolism of the name Klayton:

Klayton doesn't offer too much in the way of symbolism. It might be chosen to honor a relative with the name or it might be a new mom's maiden name since it's also a popular surname.

Style of the name Klayton:

Modern

Gender of the name Klayton:

Klayton is a boy's baby name.

Pronunciation of the name Klayton:

KLAYT-en

Number of syllables in the name Klayton:

Two

Emotion evoked from the name Klayton:

The baby name Klayton evokes images of someone who is a great communicator and has good moral values.

Alternative spellings for the name Klayton:

  • Clayton
  • Klayten
  • Clayten

Nicknames for the name Klayton:

Popularity of the name Klayton:

According to the Social Security Administration, Klayton has never been a top 1,000 baby name in the United States.

Related names for the name Klayton:

Great middle names for Klayton and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Klayton:

Klaytons in popular culture:

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