Ansley
[ˈænzli]Meaning
from Old English ānsetl, 'hermitage', and lēah, 'woodland clearing'
Background Story
Ansley is a variant of Ainsley, and comes from the Old English ānsetl, meaning 'hermitage', joined to lēah, meaning 'woodland clearing' or 'glade'. The name is English in origin, with Old English roots.
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