Ashley
Origin/Usage
English
Pronunciation
ASH-lee
Meaning
Meadow of ash trees
More info about the name "Ashley"

Ashley originates in Old English language and means "meadow of ash trees". It was derived from an Old English place name and surname. Initially, it was more popular as a masculine given name, popularized by the character of Ashley Wilkes in the novel and a subsequent film Gone With the Wind. In the second half of the 20th century it started being used more as a feminine given name, possibly popularized by the soap opera character of Ashley Abbott in the TV show The Young and The Restless.

Popularity of the Name Ashley
Also Spelled Like...

Ahshlee, Ashalee, Ashlee, Ashlie, Ashly

Famous Ashleys

Ashley Judd - American actress
Ashley Olsen - American actress
Ashley Bashioum - actress
Ashley Cafagna - actress
Ashley Clark - actress
Ashley Johnson - actress
Ashley Loren - actress
Ashley Richardson - actress
Ashley Scott - actress

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