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Peyton

Peyton is a name used as both a given name and a surname. It derives from an Old English place name, with tun meaning "farmstead" or "town" and a personal name element that is often interpreted as Pæga or Payton, producing the sense "Pæga's town" or "the town of Payton." Over time, Peyton evolved in spelling and pronunciation, and in modern usage it has developed into a unisex given name in many English-speaking countries, especially in the United States.

Notable people with the given name include Peyton Manning, an American football quarterback who played in the

In fiction, Peyton appears as a character name, such as Peyton Sawyer in the television series One

Places named Peyton in the United States include Peyton, Colorado, an unincorporated community in El Paso County.

NFL;
Peyton
Reed,
a
film
director
known
for
the
Ant-Man
films;
Peyton
List,
an
American
actress;
and
Peyton
Hillis,
a
former
NFL
running
back.
The
name
remains
popular
in
contemporary
entertainment
and
sports,
reflecting
its
broad
cultural
reach.
Tree
Hill,
where
the
name
is
used
for
a
prominent
high
school
student.
The
use
of
Peyton
as
a
toponym
illustrates
its
long-standing
presence
in
American
geography.