Presley
[ˈprɛsli]Meaning
from an English surname meaning "priest clearing" (Old English preost and leah)
Background Story
Presley comes from an English surname derived from a place name meaning "priest clearing", from the Old English elements preost and leah. The surname is usually a variant of Priestley, equivalent to priest plus the suffix -ley, meaning lea. The surname was borne by the musician Elvis Presley.
Variations
Presly, Presleigh, Pressley
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