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Lesley

Pronunciation: [ l-EHSL-ee ]

Girl Name #4,093 Most Popular Hidden Gem

Ranked #4093, Lesley is an uncommon girl name with a distinctive personality.

Meaning & Origin

Lesley is a girl name, recorded for 36 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.

Parents who love the name Lesley often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#4,093
Total SSA Count
36

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Les Ley Lesie Leslie

Also a Boy Name

Lesley is also used as a boy name, ranked #12214.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lesley

Is Lesley a boy or girl name?
Lesley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #4093. As a boy name, it is ranked #12214. Lesley is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Lesley?
Lesley is pronounced l-EHSL-ee.
How popular is the name Lesley?
Lesley is currently ranked #4093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Lesley?
Common nicknames for Lesley include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Leslie.
Is Lesley a common or rare name?
Lesley is an uncommon name, ranked #4093 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Lesley

Lesley is a girl name .

Is Lesley a boy or girl name? Lesley is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #4,093 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #12,214. Lesley is more commonly used as a girl name.

Lesley is currently ranked #4,093 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Lesley include Les, Ley, Lesie, and Leslie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Lesley include Leslie, Lesly . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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