Name:
Leslie
Gender:
Girl
Origin:
Gaelic
Meaning:
Leslie originates in Scottish language and means "holly orchard". It was derived from an old Scottish surname and as a surname it functions until today. It can also be used as both feminine and masculine given names, currently it is more popular for girls. As a given name it has been used since the end of the 19th century.
Pronunciation:
LEZ-lee/LES-lee
The Five Elements:
Wood
Also Spelled Like...:
Les
Lesleigh
Lesley
Lesly
Lessie
Famous Leslie:
Leslie Bibb : actress
Leslie Caron : actress
Leslie Easterbrook : actress
Leslie Grossman : actress
Leslie Hope : actress
Leslie Mann : actress