Why Leslie Rocks?
What secrets hide behind “Leslie” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!
The name “Leslie” is of Scottish origin. It’s a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
Your name in reverse order is “Eilsel.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Isleel.’ How do you pronounce that?
Secret Meaning of Leslie
The true meaning of ‘Leslie’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Leslie is a name that represents a tendency to exhibit extremes in terms of material success. You are either possessing a great deal of good fortune or none at all. It is your birthright to rule an enterprise – that is, if you are up to the challenge. Balance and power are the two words that describe you.
Your heart’s desire is to become a leader. You dislike taking orders and want to be in charge – the boss figure. Surprisingly, your creativity allows you to find new solutions to old problems. You can generate ideas on the fly, and want recognition for your efforts. You tend to avoid those who are needy and idle on their work.
When people hear the name Leslie, they perceive you as someone who is mysterious, independent, and respectable. Others see you as an intellectual and an aristocrat. Being well-dressed increases your confidence and dignity. People see you as being analytical with keen observation.
You are capable of exercising good judgment or common sense in practical matters. You incline to overthink rather than being spontaneous. Despite all of these, you are lively, compelling, honest, kind-hearted, and a tolerant person. One of your best traits is self-sacrifice. You like your work to be useful to others. Watch out where you are going! Missteps are common when you travel. When you feel anxiety, you tend to be clumsy.
Your most likely vocation: administrator, supervisor, industrialist, builder, politician, printer, publisher, engineer, philosopher, social scientist, public speaker, leader in commerce or travel and tourism.
Lucky colors: Dark colors such as dark blue, gray, purple, or black
Lucky gem(s): Black diamond or pearl, any dark-colored stone
Lucky day(s): Thursday
Lucky botanicals: Marsh mallow, angelica, shephered's purse, ragwort, celery, gravel root
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Is The Name Leslie Popular?
“Leslie” is the 85th most popular baby girl’s name in Oregon as reported in the 1974 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, 37 babies in Oregon have the same name as you in 1974. A total of 5,154 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1957 with a total of 6,102 babies. That’s a lot of baby Leslies.
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Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Leslie” was recorded 382,441 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Leslies to occupy the country of Iceland with an estimated population of 375,318.
The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 87 newborn babies. (See FAQ) It became a popular name in the year 1887 with a rank of #90 nationwide and was registered 166 times as a baby boy’s name. Leslie became a popular boy’s name in the state of Nevada in the year 1930. It ranked #19 with 6 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2002 in the state of California with 1,210 baby girls.
This name is a consistent top ranking girl’s name in the state of North Dakota for 48 years from 1910 to 1967 (may not be consecutive).
For the past four decades (1984 to 2023), the name “Leslie” was recorded 94,761 times in the SSA database.
What’s Next?
Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.
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