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Ainslie
How to Pronounce Ainslie
Pronounced AYNZ-lee /ˈeɪnz.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Ainsley — from a Scottish/English place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah); used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Ainslie is a spelling of Ainsley — from a Scottish and English place-name, variously 'a hermitage clearing' and 'Aeni's wood or meadow' (Old English leah, 'a clearing'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name, now mostly for girls, here for girls (slug distinguished; nickname Ainsy).
It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, a-hermitage-meadow at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Ainslie mean?
Ainslie spells Ainsley — Scottish 'a hermitage clearing; Aeni's wood'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Ainslie?
It's said AYNZ-lee /ˈeɪnz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Ainslie a boy or girl name?
Ainslie is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Ainslie?
Ainslie is a rare name in the U.S.