ThinkabaraAinsley: meaning and origin
Ainsley
“One’s own meadow”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 7 · 2
- Starts with
- A
About the name Ainsley
Ainsley is a girl’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “one’s own meadow”. Names from Scottish Gaelic and Scottish places and clans — like Isla, Logan, Callum and Ainsley.
It has a modern feel and has become more common in the US in recent decades.
More names with a similar meaning: nature names.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Scottish names
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · Scottish
- Paisley 👧From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern · Scottish
Sibling name ideas (Scottish, boys)
- Angus 👦One strength · Scottish
- Callum 👦Dove; from Saint Columba · Scottish
- Duncan 👦Dark warrior · Scottish
- Graham 👦Gravelly homestead · Scottish
- Ian 👦God is gracious; the Scottish form of John · Scottish
- Knox 👦Round hill · Scottish
- Logan 👦Little hollow · Scottish
More girl names starting with A
- Aaliyah 👧Exalted, high; made famous by the singer Aaliyah · African American
- Abeni 👧We asked for her, and behold, we got her (Yoruba) · African
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Adaeze 👧Daughter of the king (Igbo) · African
- Adeline 👧Noble · German
- Aiko 👧Child of love · Japanese
- Alexandra 👧Defender of the people · Greek
- Alice 👧Noble · German
- Allegra 👧Cheerful, lively · Italian
- Alondra 👧Lark (the songbird) · Spanish
Questions and answers
What does the name Ainsley mean?
Ainsley is a name of Scottish origin. It means: one’s own meadow.
Is Ainsley a boy or girl name?
Ainsley is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Ainsley have?
Ainsley has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.