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Name Origin

Lesley is a Scottish given name traditionally considered to be a feminine form of Leslie. Leslie itself originated from the Scottish Gaelic surname 'Mac an Leasaidh', meaning 'son of the holly'.

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Famous People

Lesley Gore (1946-2015)

Singer-songwriter

Hit song 'It's My Party'
Grammy Award nominations

Lesley Manville (1956-)

Actress

Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 'Phantom Thread'
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 'Another Year'

Lesley Stahl (1941-)

Journalist

Correspondent for CBS News' '60 Minutes'
Award-winning journalist known for her in-depth interviews

Similar Names

Leslie Lesli

Sibling Names

Eleanor

Both Lesley and Eleanor are classic, elegant names with a similar vintage charm.

Cameron

Similar in style and length to Lesley, Cameron offers a balanced counterpart for siblings.

Rowan

Both Lesley and Rowan have nature-inspired origins, lending a grounded and earthy feel to the sibling set.