Leslie (meaning and origin)

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Leslie

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Meaning and origin
Leslie is a Scottish mixed name. The meaning of the name is `dwells at the gray fortress`.

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

It is an abbreviated form of
Lester, used in English.

How do they say it elsewhere?
Lesly (In English)
Lesley (In English)

If it's too long people might use
In English: Les

See also
In English: Lessie (F)

What Leslie`s say about their name

The best thing about the name Leslie:
It's got a unique feeling in its prounciation
The worst thing about the name:
U hve 2 repeat 2 d hearer
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
ther cud b no ada posible name than ths.
Extra information:
The name Leslie is unique.
The best thing about the name Leslie:
its like a boy name...well i like it
The worst thing about the name:
my friends dont call me leslie ..because they dont like it and they dont even know that i have this name..leslie!!
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
well its like kyra
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Leslie:
It is a unisex name that is traditionally masculine however in the present day States its considered more feminine. It's not too cutesy but still has a nice ring to it.
The worst thing about the name:
I used to hate people calling me a lesbian but now I don't mind there aint nothing wrong with lesbians!
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
O but it is!
Extra information:
some people will try to make you feel bad about having a simple name. sure its simple...simply elegant :D
The best thing about the name Leslie:
It creates a special attention in the minds of people.....
The worst thing about the name:
u need to repeat it often
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
i would have misd leslie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leslie:
Its different. You dont know of many people with the same name.
The worst thing about the name:
You get called wesley, or lesbian.
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
It was going to be Trinity, I like both really.
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leslie:
Its the best name and everyone u talk to for the 1st time loves it
The worst thing about the name:
being compared to lesbian
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
ill change it to leslie
Extra information:
i love my name Leslie Ambral
The best thing about the name Leslie:
Its a pretty name!!
The worst thing about the name:
its a boys name too!
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
I would be called Leslie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leslie:
I think it is a beautiful name.
The worst thing about the name:
When someone asks your name they always ask me to repeat it.
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
Than I would change it to Leslie
Extra information:
my middle name is Renee'.
The best thing about the name Leslie:
It's a cool name!1
The worst thing about the name:
You need to repeat it at last twice
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
No way!
Extra information:
I love my name
The best thing about the name Leslie:
I don't know?
The worst thing about the name:
i kind of don't like it, it sounds like a boy name.
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
i would have my middle name(Patricia).
Extra information:
i don't know, maybe i would like to have a cuter and more better meaning name.
The best thing about the name Leslie:
Its my name!
The worst thing about the name:
As a kid, I got called Lezzie
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
It was gonna be Leslie whether I was a girl or a boy
Extra information:
Growing up, I didnt really care for it when people pronounced it like Lezlie, because it sounds too much like Lezzie. Plus, I didnt really like that people would say its a boys name.
The best thing about the name Leslie:
nadda really
The worst thing about the name:
the names ppl call me like lezbo and lezbian
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
i wouldnt have married my husband who is also named leslie
Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leslie:
it has six letters and i like even numbers, its not as common here where i live
The worst thing about the name:
it gets shortened to Les...id prefer people to call me lee, its also my chinese name, mo li which means jasmine flower
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:

Extra information:
The best thing about the name Leslie:
it's not a very common name, so I can identify with it rather than being another Jennifer
The worst thing about the name:
people pronounce it different wherever you are ... I pronounce it more lezlee ... but some parts of the country pronounce it lessslee ... sounds like a snake. Also ... the whole both a girls and boys name wasn't fun when you were younger
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
I doubt it, I am who I am
Extra information:
nope
The best thing about the name Leslie:
Not everyone has this name,
The worst thing about the name:
In elementary school, kids teased me, calling me 'Leslie the Lesbian' even though no one (including me) knew what a lesbian meant...i use to come home crying!
If my name wasn`t Leslie....:
dont think so
Extra information:
i love my name now,

More `Leslie` links
Leslie as abbreviation
Actors named Leslie
Leslie in the encyclopedia

Statistics for Leslie

The name Leslie appears in the name list top 1000 for both male and female. Below you can find the statistics for both sexes.

Leslie as a boys name
Leslie doesn`t appear in 2007`s top-1000 name list.
The last time Leslie appeared in the top-1000 was 11 years ago, in 1997. It ranked #875 in that year. The name reached the top-100 2 times. 1900 was a `top year` for the name Leslie. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #91. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	---
2006	---
2005	---
2004	---
2003	---
2002	---
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1999	---
1998	---
1997	875
1996	819
1995	787
1994	730
1993	734
1992	702
1991	612
1990	584
1980	354
1970	234
1960	186
1950	126
1940	136
1930	139
1920	110
1910	102
1900	91
1890	96
1880	167

Leslie as a girls name
Leslie appears in 2007`s top-1000 name list at rank 127. In the last 128 years Leslie has occupied a spot in the top 1000 without interruptions. The name reached the top-100 8 times. 1980 was a `top year` for the name Leslie. (Based on 128 years of name history) In that year it ranked #61. Our records go back to 1880

Year	Rank	Rank
2007	127
2006	108
2005	103
2004	93
2003	91
2002	92
2001	83
2000	90
1999	100
1998	111
1997	115
1996	118
1995	137
1994	131
1993	138
1992	133
1991	124
1990	115
1980	61
1970	64
1960	92
1950	134
1940	427
1930	601
1920	760
1910	574
1900	647
1890	590
1880	655