Lesley
Meaning of Lesley
Originating from the Scottish surname Leslie, the name Lesley is traditionally used as a female given name. It is derived from a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, and means "garden of holly" or "gray fortress." In terms of pronunciation, both American English and British English pronounce it as LEZ-lee (/ˈlɛzli/). Variations of the name include Leslee and Leslie. Over the years, Lesley has had fluctuating popularity in the United States. Currently, it ranks around 3202 for newborn girls in America. However, it's worth noting that this ranking can change over time as naming trends evolve. Despite its varying popularity, Lesley remains a timeless choice with strong historical associations to Scotland and an elegant sound.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEZ-lee (/ˈlɛzli/)
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Notable People Named Lesley
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| Lesley Rene Stahl is an American television journalist known for her investigative reporting and foreign coverage, primarily with CBS News and 60 Minutes. |
| Lesley Ann Manville is an English actress known for her frequent collaborations with Mike Leigh and has been nominated for several prestigious awards for her roles in various films. |
| Lesley Candace Visser is a pioneering American sportscaster, television and radio personality, and sportswriter, known for her groundbreaking achievements in sports broadcasting. |
| Lesley Ann Warren is an American actress and singer. |
| Lesley Sharp is an English actress known for her roles in British television shows like Clocking Off and Scott & Bailey, as well as her film appearances in The Full Monty and Vera Drake. |
| Lesley Hazleton is a British-American author known for her writings on the intersection of politics and religion. |
| Lesley Jane Seymour - Lesley Jane Nonkin Seymour is an American editor, author, and entrepreneur known for her work at Vogue and as the founder of CoveyClub. |
| Lesley Nicol is an English actress known for her role as Beryl Patmore in Downton Abbey and as the voice of Scarf Lady in Sarah and Duck. |
| Lesley Dumbrell, an Australian artist born in 1941, is renowned for her precise abstract geometric paintings and her pioneering role in the Australian Women's Art Movement of the 1970s. |
| Lesley Ruth Cowley OBE is a prominent British businesswoman, recognized for her leadership as the former CEO of Nominet UK and her current roles as chair of DVLA and Companies House, as well as a non-executive director at aql. |
| Lesley Faye Collier is an English ballerina and dance teacher who became a principal dancer of the Royal Ballet in 1972 and later transitioned to teaching at the Royal Ballet School. |
| Lesley A. Sharp is an American medical anthropologist and the Barbara Chamberlain & Helen Chamberlain Josefsberg ’30 Professor of Anthropology at Barnard College. |
| Lesley Pearse is a British novelist who achieved global success with over 10 million copies sold, beginning her writing career at the age of 35 and getting published at 48. |
