Lesli

Lesli is a given name and, less commonly, a surname. In contemporary usage, it is often a feminine given name but can be used for males in some contexts. It is a variant spelling of Leslie, a name that has become common as a first name in English-speaking countries.

The name Leslie originates from a Scottish surname that is tied to a place name in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The exact historical meaning of the place name is not clearly established, but the surname has long been rooted in that region. Lesli developed as a given-name spelling variant of Leslie and is used in various English-speaking communities.

In modern usage, Lesli appears sporadically as a given name in the United States and other countries, and it remains far less common than the more familiar Leslie. It is typically treated as a female name in contemporary namesakes, though historical and regional variations can produce different gender associations.

Notable people with the given name Lesli include Lesli Linka Glatter, an American television director and producer known for work on several prominent series. The spelling Lesli is one of several variants of the name, alongside Leslie and Lesley, which share the same origins.

See also: Leslie (name), Lesley.