Leslie (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈlɛsli/ LESS-lee or /ˈlɛzli/ LEZ-lee |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex (Male/Female) |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Scottish Gaelic, Hungarian, Slavic languages |
| Derivation | from a placename |
| Meaning | "Holly garden", "Glorious ruler" |
| Region of origin | Scotland, Central and Eastern Europe |
| Other names | |
| Alternative spelling | Lesley (for females) |
Leslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of Clan Leslie. The name may also be spelled Lesley. The name derives from a placename in Aberdeenshire, perhaps an anglicisation of an originally Gaelic leas celyn "holly-garden". Leslie is also frequently used as an anglicization of the male name Ladislaus, or its variant László. In this context, the name is derived from Slavic elements, with 'vladeti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'. In the United Kingdom, the name is spelled Leslie when given to boys, while for girls it is usually rendered as Lesley.
Notable people and characters with the name include: