Meaning: From the Scottish town; possibly related to church
The story
Paisley is a modern English name from a Scottish surname and town. A Latin basilica connection is proposed; the textile pattern also takes its name from the town.
Spellings & variants
- Paislee
- Paisleigh
Popularity
Top 100
One of the 100 most popular names in the US.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
- Modern
- Soft
Origins
Paisley comes from English and Scottish.
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