Leslie
English · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Leslie
Leslie derives from the Scottish Gaelic "leas" (garden) and "combe" (valley), literally meaning "garden in the valley" or "small garden." The name originated in Scotland as a place name and surname before becoming a given name used primarily in English-speaking cultures, becoming popular for both males and females in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Britain.
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Etymology
Leslie derives from the Scottish Gaelic "leas" (garden) and "combe" (valley), literally meaning "garden in the valley" or "small garden." The name originated in Scotland as a place name and surname before becoming a given name used primarily in English-speaking cultures, becoming popular for both males and females in the 20th century, particularly in the United States and Britain.
Leslie currently ranks #712 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1957.
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