Ashley
pronunciation
How to pronounce Ashley in British English: UK
How to pronounce Ashley in American English: US
Word Origin
- Ashley
- fem. proper name, all but unknown before c. 1965; one of the most popular names for girls born in U.S. from c. 1980; evidently inspired by the surname Ashley, Ashleigh (attested from 12c.), which means "clearing among the ash trees," from Old English æsc + leah (see ash (n.2) + lea).
Example
- 1. And ashley -- ashley did n 't want her .
- 2. Mike ashley could have been a hero .
- 3. Because I know ashley wiles and his honorable breed .
- 4. Ashley 's going to marry miss melanie .
- 5. Ashley furniture is a decent company , but their furniture tends to be overpriced .