Lesley-Marie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lesley-Marie

What is the meaning of the name Lesley-Marie ?

The baby name Lesley-Marie is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈlɛzli məˈriː/ (LEZ-lee muh-REE).

Lesley-Marie is Hebrew, Scottish in Origin.

Lesley-Marie blends a Scottish place-name heritage with a classic Marian touch. Lesley derives from the Scottish surname and clan name Leslie, taken from a place in Aberdeenshire; the exact meaning is uncertain, though folk etymology links it to a "holly garden." The -ley spelling has long been the preferred feminine form in Britain. Marie is the French form of Mary, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam, with readings such as "beloved," "wished-for child," or "drop of the sea," which inspired the poetic title "star of the sea." Together, Lesley-Marie is both grounded and gently lyrical.

Usage rose mid-20th century for Lesley in Britain and the U.S., while hyphenated -Marie compounds echo Francophone naming (e.g., Anne-Marie) and have appeared across the UK and Ireland since the later 20th century. Variants include Lesley Marie, Leslie-Marie, and Leslie Marie; related spellings are Leslee/Lesli. Parallel second-element forms: Maria, Mary, Máire, and Mária.

⚙ Lesley-Marie doesn't appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. Such a name is generally either rare, regional or traditional, or a brand-new coinage. By any reading, it's an exceptionally uncommon choice.