Leslie
/L-EH-Z-L-IY/
Garden of holly, grey fortress, from Scottish Gaelic leas (garden) + cuilinn (holly). A Scottish place name that became a cross-gender given name
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How well does Leslie fit your family?
This page tells you what Leslie means. The app tells you whether it's right for your baby — scored against your family & your heritage, and your baby's birth details.
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Leslie is a Christian girl name of English origin, meaning “Garden of holly, grey fortress, from Scottish Gaelic leas (garden) + cuilinn (holly). A Scottish place name that became a cross-gender given name”.
Leslie is a girl's name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Garden of holly, grey fortress, from Scottish Gaelic leas (garden) + cuilinn (holly). A Scottish place name that became a cross-gender given name" and belongs to the Nature cluster — names drawn from the natural world — earth, water, sky.
Common among British, American, European, Singaporean families, Leslie carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Leslie
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Leslie lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Leslie's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Leslie's saint & feast day →What does Leslie's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Leslie resonates in either tradition.
Leslie's destiny number is 8 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Leslie's full reading →
Does Leslie go with your family's names?
Leslie breaks into 5 sounds: /L-EH-Z-L-IY/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Leslie sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Leslie beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Leslie — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Leslie
If Leslie resonates with you, these names live in the same world — drawn from the same tradition, sharing the same meaning, or echoing a similar sound.
From the same tradition
Other Christian girl names, common in British families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian girl names from the Nature cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian girl names that open with the same syllables as Leslie
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Common questions about Leslie
What does the name Leslie mean?
Leslie means "Garden of holly, grey fortress, from Scottish Gaelic leas (garden) + cuilinn (holly). A Scottish place name that became a cross-gender given name." It is a girl name of English origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Leslie a boy or girl name?
Leslie is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Leslie?
Leslie is of English origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among British, American, European families.
Is Leslie a Christian name?
Yes. Leslie is a girl name traditionally used in Christian families, of English origin.
What does Leslie mean in English?
Leslie originates from English, where it means "Garden of holly, grey fortress, from Scottish Gaelic leas (garden) + cuilinn (holly). A Scottish place name that became a cross-gender given name."
What are common nicknames for Leslie?
Common short forms of Leslie include Les, Lee.
What is the numerology of Leslie?
Leslie has a Pythagorean destiny number of 8 — material mastery and executive power.
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