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Paisley

Paisley is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin. Sharing its namesake with a patterned fabric from a Scottish town, Paisley is a versatile name for both boys and girls. Paisley cloth typically features distinctive teardrop shapes and ornate swirling motifs and is often used for luxury scarves and ties. Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus brought the name to center stage after calling his daughter Paisley Piper. Whether you have Scottish ancestral roots or an interest in fashion, a striking name like Paisley is a great way to honor this.
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Meaning

Patterned fabric

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Pronunciation

PAYZ-lee

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Traits

  • Creative
  • Artistic
  • Bohemian
  • Free-spirited

Compatibility

Paisley pairs well with nature-inspired or vintage names as siblings. As a middle name, it adds a touch of uniqueness and flair. This name is versatile and fits in well with a variety of cultural and stylistic pairings.

Creative Artistic Bohemian Free-spirited

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Paisley Rae

Paisley Rae

Social Media Influencer

Born: June 17, 2000 · United States

Portrait of Paisley J. Smith

Paisley J. Smith

Software Engineer

Born: September 28, 1985 · Canada

Portrait of Paisley Park

Paisley Park

Music Venue

Born: September 28, 1985 · United States

Portrait of Paisley Verea

Paisley Verea

Actress

Born: March 11, 1992 · United States

Portrait of Paisley Yankolovich

Paisley Yankolovich

Chef

Born: December 4, 1978 · United States

Portrait of Paisley M. Thompson

Paisley M. Thompson

Author

Born: August 22, 1965 · United Kingdom

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Paisley Original form
  • پیسلی Persian
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Georgian
  • Malayalam
  • Punjabi
  • Hebrew
  • Urdu

Cultural Adaptations

  • 佩斯利 (Pèisīlì) Chinese
  • ペイズリー (Peizurī) Japanese
  • პეისლი (Peisli) Georgian
  • പൈസ്ലി (Paisli) Malayalam
  • ਪੈਸਲੀ (Paislī) Punjabi
  • פייזלי (Paisli) Hebrew
  • پیسلی (Paisli) Urdu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Paisley

What does Paisley mean?
Patterned fabric
What is the origin of Paisley?
Paisley has Scottish origins.
Is Paisley popular?
Paisley has been viewed 83 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Paisley?
Similar names include Yaeko, Larry, Russell, Fatima, Arther.
How do you pronounce Paisley?
Paisley is pronounced PAYZ-lee.

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