Leggett - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Leggett \l(e)-gge-

is of Old French origin, and its meaning is "one who is sent, delegate".

Leggett has 3 variant forms: Legate, Leggitt and Liggett.

Leggett is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#2311 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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