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Leslie name meaning
Last Name
25k
in the U.S.
in 2010
25k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Leslie mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Leslie
User Submitted Origins
English
54%
Spanish
20%
German
10%
Scottish
9%
Gaelic
3%
Mexican
3%
Irish
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from Washington, U.S., the name Leslie is of Canadian / Gaelic origin and means "Holly Garden".
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Leslie means "Garden of hollies".
- According to a user from Rwanda, the name Leslie means "Garden of holly".
- A user from Georgia, U.S. says the name Leslie is of Scottish origin and means "Hollies".
- 2 submissions from the United States and Philippines agree the name Leslie means "Gift of God" and is of Hebrew origin.
- A user from Alabama, U.S. says the name Leslie is of Scottish origin and means "The old, grey fortress".
- A user from the United Kingdom says the name Leslie is of English origin and means "Defender of the grey fort".
- A submission from Florida, U.S. says the name Leslie means "Holy" and is of Scottish origin.
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Leslie means "Either heather or fence".
- According to a user from Virginia, U.S., the name Leslie is of Jamaican origin and means "Cleaver, curious, strong self will, and ambiguous".
International Interest
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Wiktionary
From a place name in Aberdeenshire, originally Lesslyn, Goidelic lios cuileann "garden of hollies".
- A Scottish surname.
- A male given name transferred from the surname.
- A female given name transferred from the surname, of mostly American usage.
Leslie was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, French, and Scots
Notable Persons Named Leslie
Notable Persons Named Leslie
Leslie Mann
Leslie Mann is an actress and comedian. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1989 to present. Leslie was born on March 26th, 1972 in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Leslie Jones
Leslie Jones is an observational comedy comedian. Leslie was born on September 7th, 1967 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Bob Hope
Bob Hope was an actor, comedian, singer, author, athlete, stand-up comedy, and singing. His ongoing career started in 1919. Bob was given the name Leslie Townes Hope on May 29th, 1903 in Eltham. Bob is also known as Packy East. He died on July 27th, 2003.
Leslie Nielsen
Leslie Nielsen was an actor and producer. His career lasted from 1948 to 2010. Leslie was given the name Leslie William Nielsen on February 11th, 1926 in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. He left this life on November 28th, 2010.
Les Claypool
Les Claypool is an alternative metal, funk metal, progressive rock, and experimental rock musician. He plays Bass, vocals, upright bass, drums, guitar, whamola, bassjo, mandolin, banjo, clarinet, Double bass, and Bass banjo. He was most active from 1979 to present. Les was given the name Leslie Edward Claypool on September 29th, 1963 in Richmond, California, United States. Les is also known as Colonel Claypool and Les.
Leslie Caron
Leslie Caron is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1951. Leslie was given the name Leslie Claire Margaret Caron on July 1st, 1931 in Boulogne-Billancourt.
- Leslie BibbActress
- Leslie HowardActor
- Leslie Van HoutenCriminal
- Leslie CheungArtist
- Leslie JordanActor
- FeistMusician
- Leslie Odom Jr.Actor
- Leslie UggamsActress
- Billy OceanMusician
- Taylor DayneMusician
- Leslie MoonvesPresident
- Han Ye-seulActor
- Les DennisBroadcaster
- Les Brown
Notable Persons With the Last Name Leslie
Notable Persons With the Last Name Leslie
Rose Leslie
Rose Leslie is an actress. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2005 to present. Rose was given the name Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie on February 9th, 1987 in Aberdeen.
Lisa Leslie
Lisa Leslie is a basketball player for the Los Angeles Sparks. She was most active from 1997 to 2009. Lisa was born on July 7th, 1972 in Gardena, California.
Ryan Leslie
Ryan Leslie is a composer, arrangement, record producer, rapping, music executive, singing, songwriter, visual arts, musical arranger, music producer, rapper, record executive, singer, and visual artist. His most notable accomplishments were from 1997 to 1997. Ryan was given the name Anthony Ryan Leslie on September 25th, 1978 in Washington, D.C.
Joan Leslie
Joan Leslie was an actress, dancer, and vaudevillian. She was most prominent from 1934 to 1991. Joan was given the name Joan Agnes Theresa Sadie Brodel on January 26th, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. She breathed her last breath on October 12th, 2015.
John Leslie
John Leslie is a television presenter, real estate development, and property developer. John was given the name John Leslie Stott on February 22nd, 1965 in Edinburgh.
Jordan Leslie
Jordan Leslie is a football player for the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Atlanta Falcons. Jordan was born on October 31st, 1991 in Houston.
Common last names for Leslie
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Leslie | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 72.64% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 19.47% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.13% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.28% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.38% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.10% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Leslie
People with the last name Leslie are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Leslie
| #143 | Most Popular Girl Names |
| #34 | Classic Girl Names |
| #8 | Unisex Names |
| #30 | Girl Names Unique to the West |
| #30 | Girl Names Unique to the West Coast |