Ashlen

Variation of Aislinn, Irish

"dream"

Ashlen Origin and Meaning

The name Ashlen is a girl's name meaning "dream".

Ashlen is a feminine name with modern appeal that emerged in the United States during the late 20th century. It's a contemporary variation of Ashley or Ashlyn, blending elements of these popular names, and also drawing on the Irish Aislinn or Aisling.

The name's roots connect to the Old English 'æsc' meaning 'ash tree' and 'leah' meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing.' Ashlen started gaining modest popularity in the 1980s and 1990s, coinciding with the trend of using surname-style first names. While not as common as Ashley, it offers a distinctive alternative with the same natural woodland associations..