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Leslie (name)

Leslie
Pronunciation/ˈlɛsli/ LESS-lee or /ˈlɛzli/ LEZ-lee
GenderUnisex (Male/Female)
Origin
Language(s)Scottish Gaelic, Hungarian, Slavic languages
Derivationfrom a placename
Meaning"Holly garden", "Glorious ruler"
Region of originScotland, Central and Eastern Europe
Other names
Alternative spellingLesley (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,[1] perhaps an anglicisation of an originally Gaelic leas celyn "holly-garden".[2] Leslie is also frequently used as an anglicization of the male name Ladislaus, or its variant László.[3][4] In this context, the name is derived from Slavic elements, with 'vladeti' meaning 'rule' and 'slava' meaning 'glory'.[5] In the United Kingdom, the name is spelled Leslie when given to boys, while for girls it is usually rendered as Lesley.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ "Fife Place-name Data :: Leslie". fife-placenames.glasgow.ac.uk.
  2. ^ Campbell, Mike. "Meaning, origin and history of the name Leslie". Behind the Name.
  3. ^ "Laszlo". kidpaw.com. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  4. ^ "Definitions for lászló". definitions.net. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
  5. ^ "Vladislav". nameberry.com. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
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