Lesly as a name
Lesly is a unisex name of English origin, and it is typically spelled as “Lesley” for girls and “Leslie” for boys. The name means “garden of holly” or “gray fortress” and was first used as a surname in Scotland.
As a given name, Lesly has been used for both boys and girls in the United States since the 1930s. It peaked in popularity for girls in the 1960s and 70s, and for boys in the 1950s. Today, it is still used for both genders but more commonly for girls.
Famous people with the name Lesly/Leslie include Leslie Jones (comedian and actress), Leslie Bibb (actress), and Lesley Gore (singer-songwriter).
