Origin:British
Popularity:368
Meaning:ash meadow
A top 5 girls' name in the US from 1985 to '93, Ashley now sits outside the top 100. Like so many baby names, Ashley started out as a stylish surname for boys, only to become overwhelmingly popular with the girls. Variant spellings include Ashlea and Ashleigh. Actress and activist Ashley Judd and child-actress-turned-fashion-designer Ashley Olsen are among the most visible success stories and name ambassadors of this nature name.
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  • Ashley Cooper
    Tennis Player

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