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Ashley name meaning
Last Name
38k
in the U.S.
in 2010
38k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ashley mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ashley
User Submitted Origins
English
70%
American
18%
Spanish
8%
French
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Ashley is of English origin and means "A name which originated as a surname de-rived from the Old English elements aesc (ash trees) and leah (wood, clearing, meadow, enclosure): hence,'dweller near the ash tree forest.' Ashley was originally bestowed as a male name in England, but its use in Great Britain and the U.S. is now predominately female".
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Ashley means "beautiful. The name Ashley is named after an ash tree. Originally the name was meant for a male/boy" and is of African American origin.
- According to 2 people from Canada and the United States, the name Ashley is of English origin and means "Ash tree meadow".
- 2 submissions from Texas, U.S. agree the name Ashley means "'meadow of ash trees'" and is of English origin.
- A submission from New York, U.S. says the name Ashley means "Ash trees meadow" and is of English origin.
- A user from the United States says the name Ashley means "Grove of ash trees".
- A user from Massachusetts, U.S. says the name Ashley is of American origin and means "From a grove of Ash Trees. Perfectly symmetrical. Strong, hardwood".
- A user from Florida, U.S. says the name Ashley is of English origin and means "Lives in the ash tree grove".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Ashley means "From the ash tree fields" and is of French origin.
- A user from Tennessee, U.S. says the name Ashley means "Of the Ash Tree".
- 3 people from Texas, U.S. agree the name Ashley is of Spanish / English origin and means "Most beautiful in the world".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From Old English æsc (“ash tree”) + leah (“wood, clearing”).
- One of ten villages and hamlets in England:
- A village in Cambridgeshire.
- A village in Cheshire.
- A village in Gloucestershire.
- A hamlet in East Hampshire district, Hampshire.
- A village in New Forest district, Hampshire.
- A village in Test Valley district, Hampshire.
- A hamlet in Kent.
- A village in Northamptonshire.
- A village in Staffordshire.
- A village in Wiltshire.
- A surname derived from the places in England.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname.
- A city in Illinois; named for railroad official Col. L. W. Ashley.
- A city, the county seat of McIntosh County, North Dakota; named for railroad official Ashley E. Morrow.
- A town in Indiana.
- A borough of Pennsylvania.
- A village in Michigan.
- A village in Ohio; named for Col. L. W. Ashley.
- A locality in New South Wales; named for one of the settlements in England.
- A census-designated place in Missouri; named for the state's first lieutenant governor, William Henry Ashley.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia; named for the local Ash family.
- An unincorporated community in Wisconsin.
Ashley was also found in the following language(s): Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Ashley
Notable Persons Named Ashley
Halsey
Halsey is an electropop musician. Her ongoing career started in 2014. Halsey was given the name Ashley Nicolette Frangipane on September 29th, 1994 in Washington, New Jersey, U.S.
Ashley Williams
Ashley Williams is a soccer player for the Swansea City A.F.C., Tamworth F.C., West Bromwich Albion F.C., Hednesford Town F.C., Stockport County F.C., and Wales national football team. Ashley was born on August 23rd, 1984 in Wolverhampton, England.
Ashley Judd
Ashley Judd is an actress and activist. She has had major accomplishments since 1991. Ashley was given the name Ashley Tyler Ciminella by her parent Naomi Judd on April 19th, 1968 in Granada Hills, Los Angeles.
Ashley Tisdale
She was most active from 1988 to present. Ashley was given the name Ashley Michelle Tisdale on July 2nd, 1985 in Monmouth County, New Jersey, U.S.
Ashley Olsen
Ashley Olsen is an actress, fashion designer, author, producer, businesswoman, and fashion design. She was most prominent from 1987 to 2012. Ashley was given the name Ashley Fuller Olsen on June 13th, 1986 in Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
Ashley Graham
Ashley Graham is a model and model (people). Ashley was given the name Ashley Ann Graham on October 30th, 1987 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Ashley is also known as Ervin and Ashley (married surname).
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ashley
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ashley
Sahara Davenport
Sahara Davenport was a drag queen, dancer, make-up artist, and dance. Sahara was given the name Antoine Ashley on December 17th, 1984 in Dallas. Sahara is also known as Ashley and Antoine (birth name). He passed away on October 1st, 2012.
Elizabeth Ashley
Elizabeth Ashley is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1960. Elizabeth was given the name Elizabeth Ann Cole on August 30th, 1939 in Ocala, Florida, USA. Elizabeth is also known as Cole and Elizabeth Ann.
Mike Ashley
Mike Ashley is a businessman. Mike was given the name Michael James Wallace Ashley on September 9th, 1964 in Burnham, Buckinghamshire.
Karan Ashley
Karan Ashley is an actress and actor. She has been prominent since 1994. Karan was born on September 28th, 1975 in Odessa, Texas. Karan is also known as Karan Ashley.
Maurice Ashley
Maurice Ashley is a chess player. He holds the title Grandmaster and Grandmaster (chess). Maurice was born Maurice Ashley on March 6th, 1966 in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica.
Sylvia Ashley
Sylvia Ashley was a model, actress, model (people), and actor. Sylvia was given the name Edith Louisa Sylvia Hawkes on April 1st, 1904 in Paddington, London, England. Sylvia is also known as Sylvia Hawkes, Lady Ashley, and Princess Sylvia Djordjadze. She breathed her last breath on June 29th, 1977.
- Kaitlyn Ashley
- Laura AshleyFashion Designer/businesswoman
- April Ashley
- Anastasia Ashley
- John AshleyActor
- James Mitchell AshleyMontana TerritoryGovernor
- Alicia AshleyBoxer
- Jay Ashley
- Jr. Eugene Ashley
- Ian AshleyFormula One Racer
- Trevor AshleyActor
- Evelyn Ashley
- Chester AshleyOffice Holder
- Tod AMusician
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ashley | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 71.84% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.60% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.35% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.25% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.31% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ashley
People with the last name Ashley are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Ashley
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| #9 | Fastest Rising Girl Names |