Lesley

[VictoriaOKeefe]

What do people think of Lesley for a girl. what about middle names to go with it?

Hilary is terrible.

I knew a Lesley at university who went by the name Lee. Still very masculine though.

I also know a female American Leslie - I don't know if that's the usual female spelling there but it can be confusing for Brits.

MitzyLeFrouf - I have my eye on you ... moved on to knocking the Hilarys of this world now, have you? That is actually my middle name. Only joking, it's not but honest to goodness (a 'Lesley' phrase if ever there was one) what is wrong with Hilary? I know a couple of lovely Hilarys.

Don't love the American pronunciation of Lesley though - it's all 'Luz-lee' which give me the dry boak.

Thanks for the flowers WyrdByrd - sending you a right back since you took a battering on the royal name thread. It is surprisingly disconcerting to find your name is such a source of scorn (especially when you say oh that is my name and 100 new bods pile on in saying 'oh that's a shite name' )

Why all the hate for Barbara? It's a lovely name.

I can't say the name Barbara without doing an impression of that bloke from the night of the living dead. "They're coming for you Barbara!"
But I am a silly person.

MrsTrent, I also do that very impersonation. I'm not ashamed.

Sorry SadLesley, I don't want to add to your sorrows! I've just always had an aversion to Hilary. Don't mind Barbara though and lots of other old fashioned names.

If it gives you any comfort I also have a name that peaked in popularity in around 1980 and I'm sure if someone posted a thread about it there'd be lots of sniffy remarks (and I would hack into MN's records, track down all who sniffed at my name and give them a stern talking to).

and I would hack into MN's records, track down all who sniffed at my name and give them a stern talking to

You sound a right 'Lesley' at heart Mitzy

Another no vote here. It probably doesn't help that I only know two and they're both pretty unpleasant people. I'm sure SadLesley is lovely though!

Another no vote here. It probably doesn't help that I only know two and they're both pretty unpleasant people. I'm sure SadLesley is lovely though!

Oops! Sorry about that!

Oh thank you Lazydog - that's balsam to my battered soul.

I always thought the inner me would be called Bianca del Rio, but if you insist it's Lesley well.........that's ummm, nearly as good.

I really like Lesley...always have! Always imagined Lesleys to be pretty and cool.

Oh I like it. I think it's very pretty. I've known 2 Lesleys. Both lovely and never encounted any teasing issues. But then I've never known anyone to be treased in regards to their name. I'd say go for it. You certainly won't get many of them in the classroom.
Those daft fandangled names have had their day now. About time we saw some classic old names back.

Middle names
Lesley-Jo
Lesley-Jane
Lesley-Jade
Lesley-Sue
Lesley-Rai
Lesley-Maria
Lesley-Elizabeth
Lesley-Alice
Lesley_Margaret
Lesley-Ann/Ana
Lesley-Grace

I have always thought this is one of the most awful girls names to be honest.

A gorgeous little baby girl "let's call her ....Lesley"

Awful

I like the name. I know a Lesley and I don't particularly like her, but I do like her name.

No. Just no.

I'm going to assume that all the people who know a Lesley but don't actually like her/think she's unpleasant are talking about me.

For full horror, go with the following middle names:

Lesley Donna (lovely Les-Don shortening available)
Lesley Beverley (Les-Bev also delightful)
Lesley Barbara (Les-Babs, who wouldn't want to name their baby that?!?)

Its my name I don't like it or dislike it never think about it really but was surprised to hear from some younger friends that is back in fashion amongst 30 something mums

Very 70s. Makes me think of beige flares.