How to pronounce Leslie (LEZ-lee)

Notes

Scottish origin. Often spelled Leslie for men and Lesley for women in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin

Scottish Gaelic

Meaning

garden of holly

Popularity

Traditionally the masculine spelling in Australian and British use; reversed in American use.

Notable people

• Leslie Nielsen (Canadian-American actor)

Similar spellings (same pronunciation)

• Lesley
• Lesley
• Leslie