ashley

Ash-ley · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A given name, used for both males and females, more common for females in recent decades.

Related words

See also: ash

Etymology

From an Old English place name meaning "ash tree meadow," from aesc ("ash tree") + leah ("wood, clearing, meadow"). Originally a surname and male name, it became popular as a female name in the late 20th century.