Lestie
Scottish Gaelic · Girl · 1 syllable
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About the name Lestie
Lestie is a diminutive or informal variant of Leslie, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic "leas" (court) and "tùn" (field), meaning "court meadow" or "garden of hollies." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and British communities, with no specific religious association.
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Etymology
Lestie is a diminutive or informal variant of Leslie, which derives from the Scottish Gaelic "leas" (court) and "tùn" (field), meaning "court meadow" or "garden of hollies." The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly Scottish and British communities, with no specific religious association.
Lestie currently ranks #3,857 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1922.
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