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Ashley

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Type Settlement
Usage English

Meaning & History

From Old English æsc "ash tree" and leah "woodland, clearing". This is the name of various towns in England.
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Given Name DescendantsAshlea, Ashlee, Ashleigh, Ashley, Ashlie, Ashlyn, Ashlynn(English)
Surname DescendantAshley(English)
Entry added August 26, 2016 ·
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