Garden of hollies
A variant spelling of Leslie, derived from a Scottish surname and place name in Aberdeenshire. It likely stems from the Gaelic elements 'leas' meaning garden and 'cuileann' meaning holly. While historically used for both genders, this specific spelling is almost exclusively feminine in the United States.
About 13 girls were named Lesli in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The same feel as Lesli — far less common.
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