Leighton is associated with the meaning “Meadow settlement or herb garden town” — a beautiful sentiment to see brought to life in your child’s room.
Leighton comes from Old English, built from two parts: "leac," meaning herb garden or leek field, and "tun," meaning settlement or farm. Put together, it literally translates to "herb garden settlement." It began as a place name in England before it ever became a personal name.