Leslie
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Leslie, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Name — A Scottish surname, also used as a unisex given name; also the name of several villages in Scotland.
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Etymology
From a place name in Aberdeenshire, from Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann ("garden of hollies").
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What does “Leslie” mean?
The word “Leslie” means a Scottish surname, also used as a unisex given name; also the name of several villages in Scotland.
How do you pronounce “Leslie”?
“Leslie” is pronounced LEHZ-lee (/ˈlɛzli/ in IPA).
How do you use “Leslie” in a sentence?
Here is “Leslie” used in a sentence: “Leslie has been a popular name for both boys and girls.”
What part of speech is “Leslie”?
“Leslie” is a name.
Where does the word “Leslie” come from?
The word “Leslie” comes from Scottish Gaelic. From a place name in Aberdeenshire, from Scottish Gaelic lios cuileann ("garden of hollies").
Is “Leslie” a common word?
“Leslie” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Leslie and Lesley?
They are two spellings of the same name, often split by gender in British usage, where "Leslie" tends to be the male spelling and "Lesley" the female one. In American usage this distinction is weaker, and Leslie is commonly given to girls.
Is Leslie a boy's or a girl's name?
Leslie is unisex. Historically it was a male given name and a Scottish surname, but over the 20th century it became widely used for girls as well, especially in North America.
Is Leslie a first name or a surname?
Leslie is both. It began as a Scottish surname, itself linked to place names in Scotland, and later came into use as a given name for both men and women.