| Meaning | garden of hollies |
| Origin | Gaelic, Scottish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Leslie |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Les-lie |
When it comes to choosing a name for your baby girl, Leslie offers a delightful combination of Scottish charm and Gaelic beauty. With its origins in the ancient Leslie region of Scotland, this name carries a sense of history and heritage. The name Leslie is believed to mean "garden of holly" or "gray fortress" in Gaelic, evoking imagery of nature's beauty and strength.
Leslie's popularity has spread far beyond Scotland, making it a well-loved name around the world. Its variations, such as Lesley, Leslee, Lesli, and Lesleigh, offer options for personalization while maintaining the name's essence.
With notable real and fictional figures like Leslie Jones, Leslie Knope, and Leslie Burke, this name embodies strength, talent, and creativity. Leslie's versatility extends to its common nicknames, including Les, Lee, and Lulu, adding a touch of endearment and familiarity.
Whether your little Leslie becomes an accomplished actress, a powerful athlete, or a beloved singer, her name will reflect her individuality and leave a lasting impression. Consider Leslie for your baby girl, and watch her bloom with radiance and joy.
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| Leslie Jones | American comedian and actress |
| Leslie Caron | French actress and dancer |
| Leslie Mann | American actress |
| Leslie Bibb | American actress and model |
| Leslie Uggams | American actress and singer |
| Leslie Grace | American singer and actress |
| Leslie Easterbrook | American actress |
| Leslie Hope | Canadian actress |
| Leslie Howard | British actor and film director |
| Leslie Feist | Canadian singer-songwriter |
| Leslie Ann Warren | American actress and singer |
| Leslie Van Houten | Member of the Manson Family cult |
| Leslie Stefanson | American actress and model |
| Leslie Phillips | English actor |
| Leslie Vernon | British sprinter |
| Leslie Grossman | American actress |
| Leslie Allen | American former professional tennis player |
| Leslie Charleson | American actress |
| Leslie Munoz | Spanish field hockey player |
| Leslie Osborne | American soccer player |
| Leslie Knope | Character from the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Leslie Burke | Character from the book and film "Bridge to Terabithia" |
| Leslie Winkle | Character from the TV show "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Leslie Thompkins | Character from the Batman comics |
| Leslie Shay | Character from the TV show "Chicago Fire" |
| Leslie Chow | Character from the movie series "The Hangover" |
| Leslie Mahler | Character from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Leslie Carrington | Character from the TV show "Dynasty" |
| Leslie Vernon | Character from the movie "Behind the Mask - The Rise of Leslie Vernon" |
| Leslie "Lee" Miller | Character from the TV show "American Horror Story" |
| Leslie | Character from the movie "Hereditary" |
| Leslie Roquefort | Character from the TV show "Bob's Burgers" |
| Leslie Glass | Character from the TV show "Law & Order - Special Victims Unit" |
| Leslie Rice | Character from the movie "Girl, Interrupted" |
| Leslie Arzt | Character from the TV show "Lost" |
| Leslie Slote | Character from the book "Number the Stars" |
| Leslie Squoggenbottom | Character from the TV show "Saturday Night Live" |
| Leslie Voss | Character from the book "Sharp Objects" |
| Leslie Kritzer | Character from the movie "Election" |
| Leslie Weller | Character from the TV show "Quantico" |