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Paislei
Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/High
Meaning: A respelling of Paisley, a town near Glasgow (its name possibly from a word for 'church' or 'basilica') that gave its name to the swirling teardrop textile pattern. Crisp and modern.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Paislei is a spelling of Paisley, a town whose name (possibly from a word for 'church') became the label for the paisley textile pattern. As a girl's name it reads modern and stylish — rare in this spelling in the U.S. (said 'PAYZ-lee').
It appears rarely, next to the common Paisley. Rare, stylish, and modern.
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What does the name Paislei mean?
Paislei is a form of Paisley, a Scottish town that gave its name to the swirling teardrop pattern.
How do you pronounce Paislei?
It's said PAYZ-lee /ˈpeɪz.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Paislei a boy or girl name?
Paislei is a girl's name.
How popular is Paislei?
Paislei is a rare name in the U.S. in this spelling.