Ashley | Name Meaning & Origin

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Gender:

Both

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Ash wood

Pronunciation:

(ASH lee)   [Guide]

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English speaking countries

Additional info:

A place name and surname from the Old English words 'ęsc' (ash) and 'leah' (wood). This name transferred from surname to male first name but in recent decades has become increasingly popular for girls.

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US top 1000 names since 1880

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