Leslie is a surname and given name, derived from the name of clan leslie It is now considered a unisex name, with usage varying by region and cultural context. The name may also be spelled lesley
The name leslie is a girl's name of scottish origin meaning garden of holly. The name leslie has historically been more commonly used for females, but it has gained popularity as a male name in recent years From a scottish surname that was derived from a place in aberdeenshire, probably from gaelic leas celyn meaning garden of holly
In america it was more common as a feminine name after the 1940s. Complete 2021 information on the meaning of leslie, its origin, history, pronunciation, popularity, variants and more as a baby girl name. By folk etymology confused with liesel, liesl, german pet forms of elisabeth. Leslie knows these issues personally
Growing up in a broken home, leslie set out to discover what the bible had to say about honoring a parent who was behaving dishonorably and how to navigate biblical boundaries For more than 35 years, leslie has worked as a biblical counselor and licensed clinical social worker.
