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Lesley

Lesley is a given name commonly used as a feminine form of the surname Leslie. It is one of several spellings of the name, including Leslie, Lesley, and Lesli. The name derives from the Scottish surname Leslie, which itself originates from the place name Leslie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The place-name origin is medieval in origin, and the surname spread to other parts of Scotland and beyond.

In modern usage, Lesley is primarily feminine in English-speaking countries, while Leslie remains widely used for

Variants include Lesley, Leslie, and Lesli, and some families preserve the spelling as a tradition. The name

Notable bearers with the given name Lesley include several actresses, journalists, and writers, reflecting its broad

both
genders,
particularly
as
a
male
name
in
some
regions.
The
standard
pronunciation
is
two
syllables:
LES-lee,
though
regional
variations
exist.
has
been
adopted
across
various
English-speaking
cultures
and
appears
in
literature
and
media
in
multiple
forms.
adoption
in
contemporary
times.
The
name
remains
in
use
today
as
a
personal
given
name
and
as
a
surname-derived
given
name
in
many
countries.