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Paizley
Pronounced PAYZ-lee /ΛpeΙͺz.li/High
Meaning: Variant of Paisley, the Scottish town name β likely from a Brythonic word for 'church' β famous for its teardrop textile patternMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Paizley is a z-styled spelling of Paisley, the Renfrewshire town whose name is usually traced to a Brythonic borrowing of Latin basilica, 'church'. The town's nineteenth-century mills mass-produced Kashmiri-style teardrop shawls so successfully that the Persian boteh motif became 'paisley' worldwide.
As a girls' name Paisley boomed in 2010s America β country star Brad Paisley's surname kept it on the radio β and creative spellings followed. Paizley remains a rare variant, adding the era's favorite letter to the era's favorite pattern.
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What does the name Paizley mean?
Paizley is a variant of Paisley, the Scottish town name β likely from a word for 'church' β that became famous for its teardrop textile pattern.
How do you pronounce Paizley?
It's said PAYZ-lee /ΛpeΙͺz.li/ β two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Paizley a boy or girl name?
Paizley is a girl's name.
How popular is Paizley?
Paizley is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Paisley is the popular form.