Ashley Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ashley Name at a Glance

Name	Ashley
Meaning	Lives in the ash tree grove. Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English word for ash wood. Famous bearer: Ashley, the male character in Margaret Mitchell's popular 'Gone with the Wind'. Both a male and female name.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Ashley Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ashley means “Lives in the ash tree grove. Derived from a surname and place name based on the Old English word for ash wood. Famous bearer: Ashley, the male character in Margaret Mitchell's popular 'Gone with the Wind'. Both a male and female name”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ashley Name Origin

Our database records Ashley under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ashley a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ashley is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ashley

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