Leighton is a given name. Notable people with the name include: *

Leighton Baines Leighton John Baines (born 11 December 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a left back. He is currently U-18s manager at Everton. Baines started his career with Wigan Athletic, and was part of the team that won th ...

(born 1984), English footballer *

Leighton Clarkson Leighton Owen Clarkson (born 19 October 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish Premiership club Aberdeen. Career Clarkson made his professional debut for Liverpool on 17 December 2019, coming on as a ...

(born 2001), English footballer *

Leighton Dye Leighton William Charles Dye (October 30, 1901 – October 25, 1977) was an American hurdler. He placed fourth in the 110 m hurdles at the 1928 Summer Olympics and was United States champion in 1926. Biography Dye was born in St. Louis, Missou ...

(1901–1977), American hurdler * Leighton A. Hope (1921–1998), New York politician *

Leighton James Leighton James (born 16 February 1953 in Loughor, Swansea, Wales) is a former Wales international footballer. Playing career James started his career as a left winger with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham Fo ...

(born 1953), Welsh footballer *

Leighton Meester Leighton Marissa Meester (; born April 9, 1986) is an American actress, singer, and model. She is best known for her starring role as the devious socialite Blair Waldorf on ''Gossip Girl'' on The CW (2007–2012). She has also appeared in films ...

(born 1986), American actress and singer-songwriter *

Leighton Phillips Leighton Phillips (born 25 September 1949) is a Welsh people, Welsh former professional association football, footballer. During his career, he made over 450 appearances in The Football League during spells with Cardiff City F.C., Cardiff City, ...

(born 1949), Welsh footballer *

Leighton Rees Leighton Thomas Rees (17 January 1940 – 8 June 2003) was a Welsh professional darts player. He is best known as the first BDO World Professional Darts Champion, having won the inaugural 1978 BDO World Darts Championship and was a former Wor ...

(1940–2003), Welsh dart player *

Leighton Schubert Leighton may refer to: Places In Australia: * Leighton, Western Australia, a beachside locality In the United Kingdom: * Leighton, Cambridgeshire * Leighton, Cheshire * Leighton, North Yorkshire ** Leighton Reservoir * Leighton, Shropshire * Le ...

(born c. 1982), Texas politician *

Leighton Vander Esch Leighton Vander Esch (born February 8, 1996) is an American football middle linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Boise State, and was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of ...

(born 1997), American football player *Leighton Walsh (born 1982), DJ better known by the stage name

Walshy Fire Leighton Paul Walsh, better known by his stage name Walshy Fire, is a Jamaican American DJ, MC and record producer. He is part of the dancehall reggae-influenced group Major Lazer alongside fellow DJs Diplo and Ape Drums. Walshy Fire toured wi ...

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