Leslie
Found 9 entry about "Leslie"
LEHZ-lee,
The name Leslie is pronounced "LEZ-lee."
Leslie Name meanings & History
The name Leslie means "garden of holly trees" or "from the gray fortress.". 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. Leslie is a versatile name that can be used for both boys and girls. It is a good choice for parents who want a name that is traditional but also unique.
Zodiac Sign of Leslie: Lover Taurus,Logical Libra
Synonyms of Leslie:
L: Lovely,Luscious,Lazy,Lover,Legal,Liaison,Languid
E: Expressive,Enlighten,Entertain,Enliven,Environment,Exaggerate
S: Solidity,Security,Success,Social Standing,Sensuality,Sex,Status
I: Indulgence,Intimate,Involved
Leslie is:- a Classic name
- a Formal name
- a Natural name
- a Refined name
- a Serious name
- a Simple name
- a Strange name
- a Strong name
- a Wholesome name
Famous People
Some famous people with the name Leslie include Leslie Nielsen (Canadian actor), Leslie Uggams (American actress and singer), and Leslie Mann (American actress).
2.) Leslie (Female)
3.) Leslie (Male)
4.) LESLIE (Female)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating in Scotland from the place-name Lesslyn, which is said to be derived from less lea (smaller meadow, smaller clearing). (LEZ-LEE)
5.) Leslie (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: (Scottish) gray fortress.
Other Forms: Leslea, Leslee, Leslei, Lesleigh, Lesley, Lesli, Lesly, Lezlea, Lezlee, Lezlei, Lezleigh, Lezley, Lezli, Lezlie, Lezly
6.) Leslie (Unisex)
7.) LESLIE (Female)
Usage: English
Meanings: Transferred use of the surname originating in Scotland from the place-name Lesslyn, which is said to be derived from less lea (smaller meadow, smaller clearing). Leslie is used as both a male and a female name, but the variant spelling Lesley is more commonly used for girls. Var: Lesley. (LES-LEE, LEZ-LEE)
8.) LESLIE (Male)
Usage: Scottish
Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname taken from Lesslyn, a place-name in Aberdeenshire. The name might be derived from the Gaelic elements lios (enclosure, garden, fort) and chuillinn (a holly tree) or liath (gray): hence, “garden of hollies” or “the gray fort.” The name, borne by a Scottish clan, was not in common use as a personal name until late in the 19th century. Short: Les. (LES-LEE)
9.) LESLIE (Male)
Usage: English
Meanings: Transferred use of the Scottish surname taken from Lesslyn, a place-name in Aberdeenshire. The name might be derived from the Gaelic elements lios (enclosure, garden, fort) and chuilinn (a holly tree) or liath (gray): hence, “garden of hollies”or “the gray fort.” The name, borne by a well-known Scottish clan, was not in common use as a personal name until late in the 19th century. Short: Les. (LES-LEE, LEZ-LEE)
