Leslie-Ann as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Leslie-Ann

What is the meaning of the name Leslie-Ann ?

The baby name Leslie-Ann is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced LEZ-lee-AN (IPA: /ˈlɛzli æn/).

Leslie-Ann is Scottish Gaelic in Origin.

Leslie-Ann blends the Scottish surname-turned-given name Leslie with the timeless Ann. Leslie derives from a place in Aberdeenshire and is often interpreted as “holly garden,” while Ann comes from Hebrew Hannah, meaning “grace” or “favor.” Together the compound suggests nature-tinted grace; Leslie began as masculine in Scotland before becoming widely unisex.

Hyphenated Ann/Anne combinations rose across the English-speaking world in the mid-20th century, and Leslie-Ann fits that pattern. Usage skews feminine in North America from the mid-20th century onward, though Leslie itself remains unisex. Variants include Lesley-Ann (common in Britain), Leslie Ann/Lesley Ann (unhyphenated), Leslie-Anne/Lesley-Anne, and Leslieanne/Lesleyanne. Short forms include Les, Lessie, and Annie. As a double given name, it often honors two families while keeping both elements visible on official records.