Scottish · Unisex name
Leslie
“possibly holly garden or from the gray fortress”
About the name Leslie
Leslie is a unisex given name of Scottish origin, derived from a Scottish surname and place name. The etymology is uncertain, but it is possibly linked to the Gaelic elements ‘leas celyn’ meaning ‘holly garden’ or from ‘lios liath’ meaning ‘gray fortress.’ Leslie originated as a surname from a location in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name has been used for both boys and girls, and Lesley is a common variant, especially for females.
- Meaning
- possibly holly garden or from the gray fortress
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- LEZ-lee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Leslie
- Leslie Ann
- Leslie Marie
- Leslie James
- Leslie Taylor
- Leslie Reese
Questions about Leslie
- What does Leslie mean?
- Leslie is a Scottish name meaning "possibly holly garden or from the gray fortress".
- How do you pronounce Leslie?
- Leslie is pronounced LEZ-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Leslie?
- Variants of Leslie include Lesley.
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