Find out how popular the first name Ashliy has been for the last 1 years (from 2004 to 2004) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Ashliy by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Ashliy is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2004, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Ashliy.

The history of the first name Ashliy

The given name Ashliy has its origins in the Old English language, derived from the word "aesc," which means "ash tree." This name was particularly prevalent in Anglo-Saxon England during the medieval period, from the 5th to the 11th century AD.

Ashliy was a popular name among the Anglo-Saxons, who revered the ash tree for its strength, resilience, and connection to the Norse mythology. The ash tree held significant symbolic meaning in their culture, representing the World Tree or Yggdrasil, which connected the nine realms of existence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ashliy can be found in the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle, a historical record compiled in the late 9th century AD. The name appears in various forms, such as "Aesclic" and "Aescli," indicating its evolution over time.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Ashliy the Red (c. 1020 - 1090) was a prominent thegn (lord) and landowner in Mercia, England. He played a pivotal role in the resistance against the Norman conquest and was known for his bravery and loyalty to the Anglo-Saxon cause.

Another historical figure bearing the name Ashliy was Ashliy of Waltham (c. 1090 - 1159), a Benedictine monk and hagiographer (writer of saints' lives) who authored several influential works, including the Life of Saint Edward the Confessor.

During the 12th century, Ashliy de Lacy (c. 1150 - 1193) was a prominent Anglo-Norman baron and crusader who participated in the Third Crusade alongside King Richard I of England. He was known for his military prowess and leadership during the campaigns in the Holy Land.

In the 13th century, Ashliy FitzHerbert (c. 1220 - 1278) was an English judge and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the development of the common law system. He authored several legal treatises and served as a justice of the Court of Common Pleas.

Ashliy Chaucer (c. 1340 - 1400), a renowned English poet and author, was one of the most famous bearers of the name during the late Middle Ages. He is best known for his seminal work, "The Canterbury Tales," which is considered a masterpiece of English literature and a significant influence on the development of the English language.

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