Leslie, according to BehindTheName.com, is a Scottish surname which was derived from a Scottish place name, probably derived from Gaelic leas celyn meaning "garden of holly".
It has been used as a given name since the 19th century. In America, it was more common as a feminine name after the 1940s.
Famous People Named Leslie:
Leslie Mann (film actress)
Leslie Nielsen (actor)
Leslie Bibb (film actress)
Leslie Hall (rapper)
Leslie Benzies (TV producer)
Leslie Jones (comedian)
Leslie David Baker (actor)
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