Paisley

Girl's name

Paisley is a Scottish surname turned given name. It is derived from the Scottish Gaelic word "basleigh," meaning "church" or "basilica."

Meaning Church; a type of fabric pattern
Origin Scottish
U.S. births in 2023 3,542
Peak year 2015

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Names Starting With P

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Paisley Rae - TikTok influencer known for dance videos.
  • Paisley Park - Recording studio complex owned by Prince.
  • Paisley Dickey - Reality TV star on "Toddlers & Tiaras."
  • Paisley J. - YouTube personality and beauty guru.
  • Paisley Billings - British reality TV star on "Tattoo Fixers."
  • Paisley Smith - Canadian filmmaker and interactive artist.
  • Paisley Yankolovich - Fictional character in "The Suite Life."
  • Paisley Van Patten - Fictional character in "Suburgatory."
  • Paisley Winterbottom - Fictional character in "The Nanny."
  • Paisley Paver - Fictional character in "Phineas and Ferb."

Sisters for Paisley

Girl names closely related to Paisley

Josie Charlee Everleigh Everlee Lainey Willow Raelynn Macie

Brothers for Paisley

Boy names closely related to Paisley

Dawson Braxton Bentley Easton Remington Weston Tucker Marshall

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Paisley

Paislee

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