The name may also be spelled lesley The name leslie is a girl's name of scottish origin meaning garden of holly. Complete 2021 information on the meaning of leslie, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name. From a scottish surname that was derived from a place in aberdeenshire, probably from gaelic leas celyn meaning garden of holly It has been used as a given name since the 19th century In america it was more common as a feminine name after the 1940s.
Find out the popularity of the first name leslie, what it means and the history of how leslie came to be. Click through to find out more information about the name leslie on babynames.com. By folk etymology confused with liesel, liesl, german pet forms of elisabeth. The name leslie has historical ties to a distinguished scottish clan Leslie has cultural significance, reflecting inclusivity and evolving attitudes towards gender fluidity.
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