Meanings
plural Rileighs
- A surname.
“Walk home with me, if you are not too tired,” requested Mr. Rileigh, parting with Madeline at the door of the dressing-room ; and, answering with a bright glance, she equipped herself accordingly, allowing her sisters to ride home without her.
1871, Marion Hardlan, “How “Mad Marcy” was tamed”, in Godey’s Lady’s Book, volume 83, number 497, page 421 - A unisex given name, variant of Riley.
The 36-year-old added it was heartbreaking knowing James' eight-year-old son, Rileigh, would grow up without his dad and praised him for the incredible bravery he had shown since the tragedy.
2021 June 24, “Heartbroken family's powerful tribute after first Father's Day without popular dad”, in Liverpool Echo1 more example
Several are expecting their first child while others are expecting their second kids or beyond. Among them are nurses Maddie and Rileigh, who requested to only go by their first names out of privacy concerns.
2026 June 29, Yi-Jin Yu, “17 labor, delivery nurses in same hospital unit expecting babies”, in ABC News
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