Leslie
garden of holly (Scottish Gaelic)
Leslie is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 328, with 24,793 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
garden of holly (Scottish Gaelic)
Derived from a Scottish placename in Aberdeenshire, Leslie was historically used as a Scottish clan surname and later as a given name. In the Philippines, it was introduced during the 20th century under American linguistic influence and is overwhelmingly used as a feminine name.
Leslie originated as a Scottish habitational surname derived from Gaelic elements, likely meaning 'garden of holly' or 'court of the stream'. It transitioned into a popular given name in the English-speaking world, where it became predominantly female, and was adopted in the Philippines through American naming influence.
Name character
In the Philippines
Widely given to females across the Philippines. It is frequently used as a standalone name or in compound forms such as Leslie Ann, Leslie Marie, or Leslie Jane, with common nicknames including Les and Ley.
Related forms
- Lesley English
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Leslie with common surname pairs
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Leslie is the given name. The full name is Leslie + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Leslie a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Leslie is number 328, with 24,793 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.