Ashley

Name:

Ashley

Pronounced: ASH-lee

Variations: Ash, Ashleigh, Ashlyn

Origin:

English

Meaning:

Ashley means "ash tree meadow." It comes from the Old English words "æsc" (ash tree) and "leah" (meadow).

Popularity:

Ashley is most popular in the United States, where it was a top 10 name from 1983 to 1995.

Did you know?

Ashley Furniture Industries is a furniture manufacturer and retailer headquartered in Wisconsin, United States. Additionally, Ashley Wilkes is a character in Margaret Mitchell's novel "Gone with the Wind."

Famous namesakes:

Ashley Judd is an American actress known for her roles in "Double Jeopardy" and "Heat." Ashley Tisdale is an American actress and singer known for her roles in "High School Musical" and "Phineas and Ferb."

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