Garden of hollies
A variant spelling of Leslie, derived from a Scottish surname and place name. It likely originates from the Gaelic elements 'leas', meaning garden, and 'cuileann', meaning holly. While the 'ie' ending is more common, this 'ye' variant offers a unique mid-century flair.
Less common today
Leslye isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,031 in 2002.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American playwright, screenwriter, and director
American fantasy and paranormal romance author
