The Meaning of the Baby Girl name Ashley

The baby girl name Ashley sounds so beautiful when spoken and has a rich history in our culture and society. Think of the famous Ashley (used for a boy in Gone with the Wind). There are many variations of the name Ashley, such as Ashleigh, Ashlee, Ashlei, Ashlea or Ashlalea.

Ashley is an English name and carries the meaning "from the ash tree field or meadow" and has risen in popularity across North America.

The name Ashley given to baby girls at birth has declined somewhat; however, it still remains a popular girl name in all of its variations and spellings. Ashley can be used as both a given as well as a surname.

Popular uses of the name Ashley includes Ashley Judd, a pop singer. As well, consider the designer Laura Ashley and the style and elegance the name conjures in today's shopping trends. You can find some fun stationary and make beautiful birth announcements for your new baby girl. When she becomes 4 or 5 maybe, consider making a It's my Life Scrapbook together with photos of the two of you and special events recorded. So many scrapbooking ideas for you and Ashley, even a page devoted to the historical significance of this beautiful name!