What does the name Paisley mean?

The name Paisley means "Church; a type of fabric pattern".

What is the origin of the name Paisley?

Paisley is a name of Scottish origin.

In 2023, 3,542 babies were named Paisley in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Paisley is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Girl's name

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Births Last Year: 3,542 →

All-Time Total: 61,817

Peak Year: 2015

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

Girl names closely related to Paisley

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Boy names closely related to Paisley

Dawson Braxton Bentley Easton Remington Weston Tucker Marshall

Names with similar meaning to Paisley

Paislee

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