Lesley-Ann
Scottish and Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Lesley-Ann
The name 'Lesley-Ann' is a compound of 'Lesley', a Scottish diminutive of 'Leslie' meaning "garden of holly" from Gaelic *leas* (garden) and *cull* (holly), and 'Ann', derived from Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, especially in Scotland and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, though 'Ann' has strong Christian usage due to its biblical roots.
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Etymology
The name 'Lesley-Ann' is a compound of 'Lesley', a Scottish diminutive of 'Leslie' meaning "garden of holly" from Gaelic *leas* (garden) and *cull* (holly), and 'Ann', derived from Hebrew *Hannah* meaning "grace" or "favor." It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, especially in Scotland and the United Kingdom, with no specific religious association, though 'Ann' has strong Christian usage due to its biblical roots.
Lesley-Ann currently ranks #629 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1982.
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