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Lesleyann

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Lesleyann: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1979.

Lesleyann is a modern compound name that blends Lesley and Ann. Lesley itself is a Scottish name derived from a place name, likely from the Gaelic *leas* meaning "garden" or "holly garden," though it is famously associated with the Clan Leslie. Ann, meanwhile, is the English form of Hannah, from the Hebrew for "grace" or "favour." The most famous bearer is Lesley Ann Warren, the American actress known for her role in *Cinderella* and the film *Victor/Victoria*. While no specific place is named after this exact combination, the Lesley component connects back to the village of Leslie in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, whose name shares the same root. This name rose in popularity during the mid-20th century, when double-barrelled first names became fashionable, particularly in English-speaking countries.