Leslie
\lɛs.li\⚥French unisex name: girls and boys
A French name for girls and boys of English origin.
At a glance
| Gender | Feminine and masculine (unisex) |
|---|---|
| Origin | English |
| Pronunciation | \lɛs.li\ |
Origin and meaning
Borrowed from English Leslie. By folk etymology confused with Liesel, Liesl, German pet forms of Elisabeth.
Where it is mostly given
- United States
- France
- Belgium
- Great Britain
- Ireland
- Malta
Source: Wiktionnaire (CC BY-SA 4.0). Recording: Exilexi (France (Paris)), Lingua Libre / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).