English surname from a place name in Cheshire, combining Old English 'leah' ('woodland, clearing') with a first element possibly 'hux' ('insult, scorn') - the exact etymology is uncertain. Notably borne by British author Aldous Huxley (1894-1963).
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How it ages.
A modern surname name known for its literary association with Aldous Huxley - short, strong, and still uncommon as a first name.
The cultural moment.
Ranked #296 in England & Wales and #736 in the United States in 2025.