Garden of hollies
A short form of Leslie, derived from a Scottish place name. It comes from the Gaelic elements meaning a garden or court of holly trees. While historically popular as a standalone name in the mid-20th century, it is now primarily used as a nickname.
Less common today
Les isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,432 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Pioneering jazz, country, and blues guitarist and inventor
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