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Peyton

American  
[peyt-n] / ˈpeɪt n /

noun

  1. a male given name, form of Payton.


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Recent American professionals such as Ben Shelton, Emma Navarro and Peyton Stearns have emerged from strong college environments.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Iamaleava arrived in Knoxville, Tenn., with more hype than any quarterback since Peyton Manning.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

TD Cowen analysts Joseph Thome and Peyton Bohnsack raised their United Therapeutics stock price to $660 from $575 on Monday following the trial results.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Williams, now 45, became the second oldest woman to win a WTA Tour-level singles match by beating Peyton Stearns at the Washington Open last July.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The same old books set on Miss Leefolt’s night- stand: Frances Bentons Etiquette, Peyton Place, that old dusty Bible she keep by the bed for show.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett