Ashley

ash tree meadow

GenderGirlOriginEnglishSay itASH-leePopularityTop 100
Pronounced ASH-lee

About the name Ashley

Ashley evokes an open meadow ringed by ash trees, a name that moved smoothly from surname to given name. It carries an easy, breezy warmth that has kept it beloved for generations.

Warm, approachable, and easygoing with a grounded love of the outdoors.

Fun fact

Ashley was originally used mainly for boys until the mid-20th century, when it shifted almost entirely to girls.

Nicknames for Ashley

AshAshy

Variations

AshleeAshleighAshlynnAshly

Famous people named Ashley

  • Ashley Judd (actress)
  • Ashley Tisdale (actress)

Sibling name ideas

MeadowBrookeTylerChase

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