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Lesley name meaning
Last Name
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
3k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Lesley mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Lesley
User Submitted Origins
English
60%
Welsh
16%
Scottish
11%
Mexican
7%
Spanish
2%
Celtic
2%
American
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from California, U.S. says the name Lesley is of Scottish origin and means "Protector of the grey fort".
- A user from Minnesota, U.S. says the name Lesley is of Celtic origin and means "Holly garden".
- According to a user from Kansas, U.S., the name Lesley is of Mexican origin and means "Garden of hollies".
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Lesley is of Welsh origin and means "Dweller by the grey fort".
- According to a user from the United Kingdom, the name Lesley is of Scottish origin and means "Dark fortress, it's a scottish name, there's 2 towns in Scotland named Leslie ( Lesley)".
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Wiktionary
- A Scottish surname meaning "garden of hollies".
- A female given name transferred from the surname, used since the 18th century. Popular in the U.K. in the mid-20th century.
- (rare) A male given name transferred from the surname.
Notable Persons Named Lesley
Notable Persons Named Lesley
Twiggy
Twiggy is a model. Twiggy was given the name Lesley Hornby on September 19th, 1949 in Neasden. Twiggy is also known as Twiggy Lawson.
Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore was a singer, songwriter, actress, and activist. She was most active from 1963 to 2014. Lesley was given the name Lesley Sue Goldstein on May 2nd, 1946 in Brooklyn. She breathed her last breath on February 16th, 2015.
Lesley Joseph
Lesley Joseph is a presenter, actor, broadcaster, and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1969. Lesley was given the name Lesley Diana Joseph on October 14th, 1945 in Hackney, London, England.
Lesley Ann Warren
Lesley Ann Warren is an actress and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1962 to present. Lesley was born on August 16th, 1946 in New York City, New York, U.S. Lesley is also known as Lesley Warren.
Lesley Manville OBE
Lesley Manville OBE is an actress. She was most active from 1972 to 1972. Lesley was born on March 12th, 1956 in Brighton.
Lesley-Anne Down
Lesley-Anne Down is an actress, model, and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1969 to present. Lesley-Anne was given the name Lesley Anne Down on March 17th, 1954 in Wandsworth.
- Lesley StahlNews Reporter
- Lesley J. McNairMilitary Person
- Lesley NicolActress
- Les Crane
- Lesley VisserSportscaster
- Lesley Kerkhove
- Dame Anne Glover DBE
- Lesley VainikoloRugby Player
- Lesley Turner BowreyTennis Player
- Lesley GriffithsMinister for Health
- Lesley Yellowlees
- Lesley Naa Norle Lokko
- Lesley BaillieHousewife
- Lesley Bush
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lesley
Notable Persons With the Last Name Lesley
Brad Lesley
Brad Lesley was a baseball player. Brad was born on September 11th, 1958 in Turlock, California. He died on April 28th, 2013.
Carole Lesley
Carole was born on May 27th, 1935 in Chelmsford, England. She breathed her last breath on February 28th, 1974.
Caroline Lesley
Caroline was born on July 14th, 1978 in Toronto.
John Lesley
John Lesley is a christian bishop. John was born on September 29th, 1527.
Alis Lesley
Alis was born on April 20th, 1938 in Chicago. Alis is also known as Lesley and Alice.
Edith Lesley
Edith was born in 1872. She left this life in 1953.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Lesley | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 78.53% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 14.80% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.13% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.36% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.56% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Lesley
People with the last name Lesley are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Lesley
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