Lesly

Lesly is a purely feminine first name that is considered an alternative spelling of Leslie. This name has its roots in a Scottish surname, which is derived from the place name 'Lesslyn' in Aberdeenshire. The translation of the name is 'the garden of holly'.

What does the name Lesly mean?

The name Lesly, a purely feminine name, is a variant of Leslie and is derived from a Scottish surname, which in turn traces back to the place name 'Lesslyn' in Aberdeenshire. The meaning of the name is 'the garden of holly'. Its roots can be found in the Old Irish elements leas, meaning 'garden', and cuilenn or celyn, meaning 'holly'. Other forms include Lesley, Lessie, and Lesleigh.

Where does the name Lesly come from?

The etymology of Lesly is Old Irish and carries the meaning 'the garden of holly'. The composition in Old Irish consists of leas for 'garden' and cuilenn or celyn for 'holly'. The language in which this name is prevalent is English.

How do you pronounce Lesly?

The pronunciation of Lesly is soft and modern. The name is usually pronounced as 'Les-lee' [ˈlɛsli], with a clear beginning followed by a smooth continuation that makes the name sound light and pleasant. The ending '-ly' gives the name a gentle conclusion, making Lesly appear friendly and uncomplicated - soft, clear, and with a modern sound.

Popularity

In Germany, Lesly is a rather rare first name. In 2022, it ranked 5,539th in the list of the most common female first names. Its best placement was in 2012, when it ranked 3,656th. In the last ten years, Lesly has been given as a first name less than 10 times, resulting in an 8,310th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,235th.

Famous people

• Lesly Bengaber (basketball player)
• Lesly de Sa (Angolan football player)
• Lesly Malouda (French football player)