English · Unisex name
Ainsley
“An's meadow or clearing”
About the name Ainsley
Ainsley is a unisex given name that originated as an English surname, derived from various place names in England. The name comes from the Old English personal name An (possibly meaning ‘one’ or a short form of names beginning with An-) combined with ‘leah’, meaning ‘wood’, ‘clearing’, or ‘meadow’. Notable bearers include Ainsley Harriott, a British chef and television presenter.
- Meaning
- An's meadow or clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- AINZ-lee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Ainsley
- Ainsley Rose
- Ainsley Claire
- Ainsley Marie
- Ainsley Elizabeth
- Ainsley Anne
Questions about Ainsley
- What does Ainsley mean?
- Ainsley is an English name meaning "An's meadow or clearing".
- How do you pronounce Ainsley?
- Ainsley is pronounced AINZ-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Ainsley?
- Variants of Ainsley include Ainslee, Ainslie, Ansley.
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