The Meaning Of The Name AINSLEY |
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| Meaning: | My Own Meadow |
| Gender: | Unisex |
| Origin: | Scottish, English |
| Root: | From Old English elements like “ān/anne” or “ansetl” meaning “alone, solitary” or “hermitage,” and “lēah” meaning “woodland, clearing, meadow,” giving a sense of a solitary or personal clearing in the woods. |
| Syllables: | 2 |
Pronunciation: Commonly pronounced as “AINZ-lee.”
Popularity: Moderately popular in recent decades, especially in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. More often used for girls in North America today, though historically and in some regions it remains comfortably unisex.
Associated Color: Soft green, reflecting woodland clearings, calm nature, and a quiet, natural setting.
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Nicknames and Diminutives: Ains, Ainsy/Ainsie, Lee, Leigh.
Variations and Alternates: Ainslie, Ainslee, Aynsley, Aynslie, Aynslee, Ansley.