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Leslie

Derived from a place name and a plant, the name may relate to a Scottish location and the concept of a garden or clearing.

Meaning and origin

Leslie originated as an English and Scottish surname attached to a place in Aberdeenshire.

How to pronounce Leslie

English (US)LEZ-lee /ˈlɛzli/

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