Scottish · Girl name
Paisley
“place name of uncertain meaning”
About the name Paisley
Paisley is a Scottish place name, taken from the town of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The exact etymology of the name is uncertain, though it may derive from a Brittonic word possibly related to ‘basilica’ or ‘pasture’. The name has been adopted as a given name in recent years, especially in English-speaking countries.
- Meaning
- place name of uncertain meaning
- Origin
- Scottish
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- PAYZ-lee(2 syl.)
Middle names for Paisley
- Paisley Marie
- Paisley Ann
- Paisley Elizabeth
- Paisley Grace
- Paisley Rose
Questions about Paisley
- What does Paisley mean?
- Paisley is a Scottish name meaning "place name of uncertain meaning".
- How do you pronounce Paisley?
- Paisley is pronounced PAYZ-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Paisley?
- Variants of Paisley include Paizley.
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