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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: holly garden

Leslie is a gender-neutral name of Scottish origin that can help baby connect with their roots. It translates to “holly garden,” an evergreen plant with bright red berries that grows all over Scotland and beyond. If you want to give baby a medieval inspiration, this name can also refer to the Castle Leslie, which you can find in the Scottish country of Aberdeenshire. If you want to inspire baby to have a spirit as rich as holly or as strong as castle walls, the name Leslie gives plenty of inspiration.