| Pronunciation | /ˈæʃli/ |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Language(s) | English |
| Origin | |
| Language(s) | Old English |
| Word/name | Combination of æsċ and lēah |
| Meaning | "Ash tree meadow" |
| Region of origin | England |
| Other names | |
| Variant form(s) | Ashlee, Ashlie, Ashleigh |
| Short form(s) | Ash |
| Related names | Ashton, Asher |
Ashley is a given name which was originally an Old English surname. It is derived from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) words æsċ (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow) and translates to "Dweller near the ash tree meadow".[1]