Definition/Meaning of Lesley

• English - Proper noun: Lesley A Scottish surname​ meaning "garden of hollies". A female given name derived from the surname , used since the 18th century . Popular in the U . K . in the mid-20th century . ( rare ) : A male given name . Usage notes The male given name is usually spelled Leslie .
• English - Quotations: 1792 Robert Burns: Bonnie Lesley : O saw ye bonnie Lesley , As she gaed o'er the border . She's gane , like Alexander , To spread her conquests farther .
• English - Alternative forms: Leslie