Meaning: Clearing associated with solitude or a hermitage
The story
Ainsley comes from surnames linked to Annesley or Ansley in England. The older place-name elements suggest a solitary clearing or a clearing by a hermitage, rather than one certain derivation.
Spellings & variants
- Ainslie
- Ainslee
Popularity
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In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Style
- Modern
- Surname-style
- Soft
Origins
Ainsley comes from English.
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