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How to pronounce Ashley (ASH-lee)

Ashley

ASH-lee

ASHlee

Originally a male name, now mostly female in Australia. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Originally a male name, now mostly female in Australia. Two syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Old English
Meaning
ash tree clearing

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Ash
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Originally an English surname meaning 'ash tree meadow'. Now common for both boys and girls.

Notable people

  • Ashley Judd (American actress)
  • Ashley Cole (English footballer)

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