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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 Manville (1956-)

Actress

Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA Award winner for Best Actress in a Supporting Role

Lesley Gore (1946-2015)

Singer, songwriter

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

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.