Leith - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Leith \le(i)-th\, also used as boy's name Leith, is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "broad river". The variant spelling Lethe, is the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology.

Leith has 2 variant forms: Leithe and Lethe.

Baby names that sound like Leith are Leitha, Letty, Lita, Ledah, Leta, Leida, Leota, Leeta, Letha, Leithia and Letta.

Leith is a very rare female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Leith. Compare Leith with related baby names.