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Ainsley

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Ainsley is a girl’s name of Scottish origin, meaning “From an English surname and place name meaning 'Anne's meadow' or 'one's own meadow'.”. It currently ranks #706 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters7
Syllables2
OriginScottish

What Ainsley Means

From an English surname and place name meaning 'Anne's meadow' or 'one's own meadow'.

The Story of Ainsley

Imagine Anne's own meadow, bright with wildflowers, waiting for your daughter to run free and fill it with laughter.

Ainsley began as a Scottish surname, derived from a place name meaning 'one's own meadow.' It's thought to be a variation of Anne's meadow, linking it to the personal and the pastoral. This gentle name traveled from Scotland, first establishing itself as a surname, and later finding a place as a given name, particularly gaining traction in the mid-20th century.

When you whisper 'Ainsley' to your baby, you might feel a sense of calm, imagining your daughter as a friendly, welcoming presence. This name evokes open fields and warm breezes, suggesting a child who brings kindness and popularity wherever she goes. It’s a name that feels like sunshine on your face, comforting and familiar as you write it on her first official document.

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Numerology

3

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Famous Namesakes

  • Ainsley Harriott

    British celebrity chef and television personality

Personality Traits

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Peak Year

#1,013 in 2014

Total Births

20,263

First Recorded

1950

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