Leslie
Meaning of Leslie
The name Leslie, pronounced as LEZ-lee (/ˈlɛzli/), is of Scottish origin and traditionally means "garden of holly." Originally a surname, it became popular as a given name in the 19th century. While Leslie is used for both genders, it has become more commonly associated with females over time. The name has a notable history and cultural presence, appearing in literature and borne by several famous personalities, including actress Leslie Mann and singer Leslie Gore. In the United States, Leslie experienced peak popularity in the mid-20th century but has seen a gradual decline since then. Despite this trend, it remains a timeless choice with its classic sound and rich heritage. Variations of the name include Lesley, which is also widely recognized and used.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as LEZ-lee (/ˈlɛzli/)
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Notable People Named Leslie
| Leslie Howard Steiner was a prominent English actor, director, producer, and writer, known for his contributions to The New York Times, The New Yorker, and Vanity Fair, and for being a leading box-office draw and movie idol in the 1930s. |
| Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing was a prominent Hong Kong singer and actor known for shaping Cantopop and portraying gay characters in the film industry, with a career marked by both praise and criticism. |
| Leslie William Nielsen was a prolific Canadian-American actor and comedian known for his roles in over 100 films and 150 television programs, portraying more than 220 characters during his 60-year career. |
| Leslie Odom Jr. is an award-winning American actor and singer known for his role as Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, earning him a Tony Award and a Grammy Award. |
| Leslie Allen Jordan is a well-known American actor, comedian, and writer, recognized for his roles in popular television shows like Will & Grace and American Horror Story, as well as for his social media presence and autobiography. |
| Leslie Caron is a renowned French-American actress and dancer, known for her accolades and as one of the last surviving stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. |
| Leslie H. Sabo Jr. - Leslie Halasz Sabo Jr. was a Vietnam War soldier who posthumously received the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Cambodian Campaign in 1970. |
| Leslie Uggams is an accomplished American actress and singer known for her roles in Roots and Deadpool. |
| Leslie Grace Martínez is a talented American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her Latin Grammy Award nominations and her role as Nina Rosario in the film adaptation of In the Heights (2021). |
| Leslie Merritt Hall, known for her satirical rap and fronting the band Leslie and the LY's, is also recognized for her YouTube hits and her involvement in the pop duo Neon & Nude. |
| Leslie Edward Gehres was a distinguished naval aviator and rear admiral in the United States Navy, known for his command of the aircraft carrier USS Franklin during a significant Japanese air attack in 1945. |
| Leslie Earl Robertson was a prominent American engineer known for his work on iconic structures such as the Twin Towers of the original World Trade Center and the U.S. Steel Tower in Pittsburgh. |
| Leslie Lamport - Leslie B. Lamport is an influential American computer scientist and mathematician, renowned for his pioneering work in distributed systems and for creating the document preparation system LaTeX. |
| Leslie Gaston Marcus is a former American soccer player known for her career as a defender. |
| Leslie Gabriel Valiant is a British American computer scientist and computational theorist, known for his significant contributions to theoretical computer science and for being awarded the Turing Award in 2010. |
