Lesley (meaning and origin)

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Lesley

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Meaning and origin
Lesley is a Celtic mixed name. The meaning of the name is `Small Meadow`.

Where is it used?
The name Lesley is mainly used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Leslie (In English)

See also
In English: Lessie
In English: Lesly
In English: Les

What Lesley`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Lesley:
I can't think of anything.
The worst thing about the name:
It is a typical name in the UK. In class and in work there were always other Lesleys. Also having to spell your name all the time.
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
Louisa, its a family name. Or John if i had been a boy.
Extra information:
Ensure you call your child Lesley at all times.Les is awful.My family nickname is Lel, which i love!!
The best thing about the name Lesley:
there's not many of us around,were unique individuals.
The worst thing about the name:
same as everyone else,being called les and lesbo when i was a kid
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
i wouldnt be who i am :)
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lesley:
It's fairly uncommon, and even though it's also a man's name it sounds feminine to me.
The worst thing about the name:
As others have said: Being called Les or, as a kid being called Lezby.
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
My mother wanted to name me Rebecca but was afraid I'd be called Becky.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lesley:
I don't personally know of any others (that could be a bad sign!)
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Les/Lez - my name is Lesley (but pronounced as Lezley, which I like)
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
My Mother had planned to call me Margot, but the midwife called me Maggot, so my name was changed ...rapidly.
Extra information:
I'm indifferent to the name - I'd have preferred to be called a girl's name which didn't remind me of an old man's name!
The best thing about the name Lesley:
It seems rare because I've only known one other Lesley.
The worst thing about the name:
When people try to say my nickname which is Lesss (like a snake 'ssss')and they say Lezzz (as in Lesbian).
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
it would've been Cecilia according to my mom. No relation to Lesley whatsoever.
Extra information:
My name is Lesley Kay. My dad's middle name was Lesley and my mom's middle name was Kay..so thats kind of special.:)
The best thing about the name Lesley:
I never knew another Lesley-It seems to be rather unique
The worst thing about the name:
When people pronounce the s like a z : LeZley
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
It would have been Valerie, based on my parents
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Lesley:
It is different. My great grandfather's name was Leslie.
The worst thing about the name:
Being called Les.
If my name wasn`t Lesley....:
My mom had also picked Meredith.
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More `Lesley` links
Lesley as abbreviation
Actors named Lesley
Lesley in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Lesley

Lesley appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 810. In the last 128 years Lesley has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. . 1980 was a `top year` for the name Lesley. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #268. The last time Lesley appeared among the most common names was in 1950. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	810
2006	744
2005	715
2004	610
2003	603
2002	563
2001	523
2000	429
1999	408
1998	394
1997	415
1996	431
1995	742
1994	724
1993	687
1992	635
1991	608
1990	541
1980	268
1970	341
1960	646
1950	509
1940	---
1930	---
1920	---
1910	---
1900	---
1890	---
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