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The name Leslie is derived from a Scottish surname that is believed to have originated from a place called Lesly in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The name is composed of two elements: “Leas” which means “garden” and “glé” which means “bright” or “shining”. As a result, the name Leslie translates to “garden of bright flowers.”Leslie has been used as a male given name, though it is now more commonly used as a female name. It gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century and peaked in the 1940s. Its popularity declined in the following decades but has remained consistently used ever since. Today, Leslie is a well-known and well-used name throughout the English-speaking world.

The name Leslie is most popular in Scotland, where it is a traditional Scottish surname and has been used as a first name for both males and females for centuries. In the United States, Leslie was a popular name for girls in the 1960s and 1970s, but it is now more commonly used for boys. It is also popular in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Leslie is a unisex name that has a Scottish origin and means "garden of hollies". If you like Leslie, you may also like:

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