Payslie

Payslie is a feminine name of modern American origin, representing a creative spelling variation of Paisley. The name draws inspiration from the paisley pattern and the Scottish town of Paisley near Glasgow. As a given name, Payslie emerged in the early 21st century amid the trend toward using place names and textile patterns as feminine names. The alternative spelling with 'y' instead of 'i' reflects the contemporary preference for unique spellings to differentiate common names. While the traditional Paisley has achieved moderate popularity, ranking in the US top 100 names in recent years, the Payslie variant remains much less common, offering parents a way to reference the more popular name while maintaining distinctiveness. The name carries associations of artistic pattern, Scottish heritage, and modern American naming innovation.

Pronounced PAYZ-lee.

As of October 2026, Payslie ranked #17004 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #6657 in 2015.