Pronounced PREZ-lin (/prɛz lɪn/), Preslyn pirouettes onto the modern naming stage as a bright, contemporary twist on the classic English surname Presley—rooted in Old English for “priest’s clearing”—with a playful wink to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll’s legacy minus the rhinestones. She sparkles like moonlight dancing through a secret meadow, blending old-world charm with a fresh, lyrical cadence that rolls off the tongue. Since gliding into America’s top 1,000 in 2008 and hovering around the 900s ever since, she’s remained a rare gem—bestowed on just a handful of newborn girls each year—infusing every introduction with surprise and delight. Parents drawn to her spirited melody imagine their little Preslyn leading the parade, her name swinging open secret garden gates to adventures yet unwritten.