Lesley

Female

Meaning

Holly garden

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛzli/

Alt. Spellings

Leslie

Traits associated with the name Lesley:

Dogs named Lesley tend to be loving, affectionate, and industrious. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Lesley?

It suggests that you have a creative side and enjoy giving your pets unique names. It could also suggest that you have a strong connection to the name Lesley, either because of a personal connection or because you simply like the sound of it.

Is Lesley a good dog name?

Lesley has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Lesley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,408
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2,425
New York City Dog Name Database
2,823
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Lesley is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Lesley was, in the past month, the 3680th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Lesley is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Lesley was viewed 42 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Lesley's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Lesley is most adored in Arizona, Texas and Washington.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Virginia, California and New Jersey.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Lesley.

Most popular breeds named Lesley:

  1. Poodle
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Miniature Pinscher

Lesley is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "garden of hollies".

posh dog names
posh

Hailing from Scottish nobility, this moniker screams canine aristocracy!

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