Lesley

Lesley Meaning & Origin

About Lesley
The name Lesley is derived from the Scottish surname Leslie, which originated from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is believed to come from the Gaelic elements "leas" meaning "garden" and "cuileann" meaning "holly." As a given name, Lesley is often associated with qualities such as beauty, grace, and a love for nature. It is a unisex name, commonly used for both males and females.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Lesley are female.

Lesley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.21% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LSL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L0240
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 S L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›sli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lesley in Braille

Here's how to represent Lesley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Lesley in braille

How to Spell the Name Lesley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Lesley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Lesley in sign language

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