Ainslie
English (Rare) · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Ainslie
The given name 'Ainslie' means "my meadow" or "hermitage clearing," derived from the Old English elements *ān* ("one, alone") and *lēah* ("wood, clearing").
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Etymology
The given name 'Ainslie' means "my meadow" or "hermitage clearing," derived from the Old English elements *ān* ("one, alone") and *lēah* ("wood, clearing"). It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, notably Scotland and England, where it originated as a locational surname before becoming a unisex given name, with no specific religious association.
Ainslie currently ranks #7,145 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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