Ainsley - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Ainsley \a(i)-ns-

, also used as girl's name Ainsley, is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "only hermitage wood or clearing". Originally a place name: either Annesley or Ansley. Also transferred use of the Scottish surname Ainslie, which is borne by a powerful family long established in the Scottish borders.

Baby names that sound like Ainsley are Annsley, Ainsly and Ainslea.

Ainsley is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#26885 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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