Paisley Name Meaning

What Does the Name Paisley Mean?

The name Paisley comes from the name of a town in Scotland, located close to Glasgow. People from the town of Paisley used it as their surname.It wasn't until much later that Paisley was used as a first name.

The word Paisley is likely derived from the Latin word basilica, which means church.In ancient Rome, a basilica was a large rectangular-shaped building used for a variety of purposes, including legal and business matters. Later, other buildings with the same architectural style were called basilicas.

As Christianity grew, churches were often built this way, and the word came to refer to a church.This gave way to the Irish word baslec, meaning church, ultimately developing into paisley.

Paisley is also the name of a fabric pattern that uses teardrop shapes. The teardrop or almond shape design feature is of波斯的起源, but it was in Kashmir, India that these shapes were replicated into intricate designs on fabric. Paisley shawls were imported from India to Europe in the early 1800s, where the pattern became popular.

Although the pattern originated in Iran and India, it was later produced in large amounts in the town of Paisley.

How Popular is the Name Paisley?

Paisley is a modern name, having first shown up on the charts in 2006.

It jumped steadily in popularity each year, making its way into the top 100 by 2013. After that, however, it leveled off and remained right around position 50.

Similar Names

You might like these names if you like Paisley:

• Brooklyn
• Hailie
• Hazel
• Harper
• Ivy
• Finley
• Maisie
• Peyton
• Presley
• Piper

Other Scottish baby names:

• Aileen
• Blair
• Fiona
• Kenna
• Moira
• Rhona
• Shona
  

Common Nicknames

The most common nicknames for Paisley include:

• Lee
• Lili
• Pay
• Paze

Suggested Sibling Names

Need a sibling name for Paisley? Some popular options include:

• Caleb
• Grace
• Isla
• Jack
• Kennedy
• Logan
• Naomi
• Nora
• Riley
• Silas

Famous People Named Paisley

Following are a few well-known people who share the name Paisley:

• Paisley Currah, Canadian political scientist known for his involvement in transgender rights.
• Paisley Dodds, American journalist known for her work as the investigations editor atThe New Humanitarian.
• Paisley Hu, Hong Kong singer, and TV presenter
• Paisley Scott, American child actress from Georgia