As an English habitational name, Leigh means "meadow" "clearing" or "woodland". This is a habitational name from any of multiple locations sharing this name. Additionally, it is derived from Old English "lēah" meaning "clearing", "meadow" or "woodland".
Leigh can also be an occupational name for a person who lived or worked in a clearing. Some notable people with the name Leigh include:
- Leigh Hunt, English poet and essayist
- Leigh Steinberg, American sports agent
- Leigh Whannell, Australian actor, screenwriter, and director
- Leigh-Allyn Baker, American actress
- Leigh (@ladygagasbestie), American TikToK star