Payton

American

[payt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

Walter Sweetness, 1954–99, U.S. football player.
a male given name.

Payton British

/ ˈpeɪtən /

noun

Walter. 1954–99, American footballer and sports administrator

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This was the first game that Broncos coach Sean Payton took over playcalling duties and — thanks in large part to the Chargers’ defense — his team fell far short of overwhelming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

He lamented not getting a touchdown for Walter Payton in that Super Bowl rout—the Fridge got one, but Sweetness did not.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

David Brindle: I'm going for Sean Payton to pick up his second award, 20 years after winning it with New Orleans.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

It took Payton Herres going viral — twice — to get her health insurer to cover a lifesaving medication.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

And as she did, she thought about passing by Shaniqua Payton on the school bus.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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