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Lesley

Lesley is an ancient gender-neutral name rooted in Scottish ancestry. Derived from Clan Leslie, the title embodies the might and intellect of the family's forebearer Bartolf. In the Aberdeenshire location of Lesselyn, Bartolf established the clan's historical seat, forever binding Lesley to the meaning "garden of holly."
Scottish Unisex
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Meaning

Garden of Holly

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Pronunciation

LEZ-lee

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Traits

  • Creative
  • Adventurous
  • Free-spirited
  • Charming

Compatibility

Lesley is a versatile name that can work well with siblings of various names and genders. It also makes a lovely middle name choice, especially when paired with a more traditional first name. Its Scottish origin adds a touch of cultural flair to any naming combination.

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Lesley Gore

Lesley Gore

Musician

Born: May 2, 1946 · Brooklyn, New York, USA

Portrait of Lesley Manville

Lesley Manville

Actress

Born: March 12, 1956 · Brighton, England

Portrait of Lesley Visser

Lesley Visser

Sports Broadcaster

Born: September 11, 1953 · Quincy, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Lesley Stahl

Lesley Stahl

Journalist

Born: December 16, 1941 · Lynn, Massachusetts, USA

Portrait of Lesley Lawson

Lesley Lawson

Model

Born: September 19, 1949 · Walton, Liverpool, England

Portrait of Lesley Riddoch

Lesley Riddoch

Journalist

Born: April 21, 1963 · Tain, Scotland

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Lesley Original form
  • Leslie Common English variant
  • Lesly Informal spelling
  • Leslee Creative variation
  • Lesleigh Unique spelling
  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Hindi
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • ليزلي (Lizli) Arabic
  • 莉丝莉 (Lìsīlì) Chinese
  • レスリー (Resurī) Japanese
  • लेस्ली (Leslī) Hindi
  • 레슬리 (Reseulli) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lesley

What does Lesley mean?
Garden of Holly
What is the origin of Lesley?
Lesley has Scottish origins.
Is Lesley popular?
Lesley has been viewed 87 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Lesley?
Similar names include Zahair, Gina, Bobby, Oprah, Esau.
How do you pronounce Lesley?
Lesley is pronounced LEZ-lee.

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