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Origin and meaning of Ainsley



Gender:
Historical gender:
Usage over the past 5 years:
Girls - 99% (5,580 births)
Boys - 1% (72 births)
Source: US SSA data
Girl Mostly girls
both Both
Origin:
Gaelic/Celtic
Meaning:
Monastery in or at a woods or clearing
More info:

Variant of the "place name" or habituation surname Ansley which was given to those living by or near a monestary at a woods or glen (clearing). Ainsley is predominantly given to males outside the US and has been traditionally a masculine name (as all surnames are considered, by the rules of language to be masculine) there as well until modern times. Currently, Ainsley is a popular name for girls in the US. Famous bearers include Ainsley Denzel Dubrel Harriott, an English celebrity chef and television presenter. Ainsley Hayes is a character played by Emily Procter on NBC's political drama The West Wing.

Pronunciation:
AYNS lee
Form of:
Ansley
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Rating:
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Popularity:
Ranks 339th in the latest U.S. Social Security Administration list of most popular baby girl names. Show popularity chart
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Meaning of Ainsley: Variant of the "place name" or habituation surname Ansley which was given to those living by or near a monestary at a woods or glen (clearing)

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