Presley
English
Etymology
The English surname is usually a variant of Priestley, from Old English prēost (“priest”) + lēah (“wood, clearing”). Equivalent to priest + -ley (“lea”).
The place-name in Scotland may be from Pictish, equivalent to Welsh prys (“bush”) + Welsh lle (“place”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpɹɛsli/, /ˈpɹɛzli/
Proper noun
Presley
- A surname from Old English.
- A male given name
- A female given name
- A locality in Moray council area, Scotland
Translations
transliterations of the English name "Presley"
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