Linsley
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Linsley
Linsley derives from Old English elements "lin" (flax) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "flax meadow" or a clearing where flax was grown.
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Etymology
Linsley derives from Old English elements "lin" (flax) and "leah" (clearing or meadow), meaning "flax meadow" or a clearing where flax was grown. The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and has historical roots in England, with notable bearers including American industrialist Henry B. Linsley in the 19th century.
Linsley currently ranks #4,253 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1956.
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