Paisley

Meaning: from the town of Paisley · Origin: Scottish · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From Paisley, a town near Glasgow famous for its woven shawls with the swirling teardrop pattern that now bears its name.

Nicknames

Pais, Lee

Variants & related names

Paislee, Paisleigh

Paisley name art

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FAQ

What does the name Paisley mean?

Paisley means “from the town of Paisley”. It comes from Scottish.

Is Paisley a popular name?

Yes — Paisley has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Paisley?

Pais, Lee.

What are other forms of Paisley?

Paislee, Paisleigh.

Similar names

Fiona · Maisie · Mackenzie · Isla · Elsie · Arabella

More: names starting with P · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.