Leslie

Unisex

Meaning

Garden of holly

Origin

British

Pronunciation

/ˈlɛzli/

Traits associated with the name Leslie:

Dogs named Leslie tend to be loving, loyal, and strong-willed. This name is also associated with companionship, intelligence, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Leslie suggests that you have a creative and unique sense of humor. It also suggests that you are a person who likes to have fun and enjoys making people smile.

Is Leslie a good dog name?

Leslie 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. Leslie 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

6,942
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1,638
New York City Dog Name Database
1,183
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Leslie was, in the past month, the 3346th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Leslie 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, Leslie was viewed 58 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Leslie is most adored in Arizona, Missouri and Oregon.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Leslie:

  1. Chihuahua
  2. Labrador Retriever
  3. Cocker Spaniel
  4. Poodle
  5. Dachshund

Leslie is found in these categories:

british dog names
british

Common unisex name originating from Scottish Gaelic, popular in Britain.

spiritual dog names
spiritual

Derived from a Scottish surname meaning "garden of holly", symbolizing protection and spiritual growth.

Dog names like Leslie:

Young Girl, Maiden
Land
Leo
The nemean lion in Greek mythology
Lake settlement, lake colony
The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
Gift of god
Leslie dog name meaning

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