ThinkabaraPaisley: meaning and origin
Paisley
“From the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern”
- Gender
- 👧 Girl
- Origin
- 🏴 Scottish
- Letters · syllables
- 7 · 2
- Starts with
- P
About the name Paisley
Paisley is a girl’s name from the Scottish tradition. Its meaning is “from the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern”. 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.
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
- Ainsley 👧One’s own meadow · Scottish
- Cameron 🧒Crooked nose · Scottish
- Fiona 👧Fair, white · Scottish
- Isla 👧Island; from the Scottish island of Islay · 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 P
- Paloma 👧Dove · Spanish
- Penelope 👧Weaver; the faithful wife of Odysseus · Greek
- Peyton 👧Fighting man’s estate; from an English surname · English
- Phoebe 👧Bright, shining · Greek
- Piper 👧Pipe player · English
- Poppy 👧The red poppy flower · English
- Primrose 👧First rose; the early spring flower · English
- Priya 👧Beloved, dear · Sanskrit / Indian
Questions and answers
What does the name Paisley mean?
Paisley is a name of Scottish origin. It means: from the Scottish town of Paisley; also the swirly pattern.
Is Paisley a boy or girl name?
Paisley is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Paisley have?
Paisley has 7 letters and about 2 syllables.
Is Paisley a popular name?
Yes. Paisley has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.