Lesley
[ˈlɛzli]Meaning
variant of Leslie, from a Scottish Gaelic placename meaning "garden of hollies"
Background Story
Lesley is a variant of Leslie, a name used as a placename, given name and surname. It comes from a placename in Aberdeenshire, originally recorded as Lesslyn, from Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann, "garden of hollies". It is used for both men and women.
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