Nature and Grandma in a Name

When beginning the research for this, I didn’t quite know where to start because “Ashlee Adams” seems like a very plain, original, English name. I found very little on the name Ashlee because it is typically spelt with a Y instead of two E’s. I found out that the name Ashley means “ash tree clearing” or “ash tree meadows” in Old English. Also until the 1960s it was more commonly given to boys than girls. My middle name (Marisa, which was my Spanish grandmothers name) means “of the sea” or just “sea.”

I asked my mother why she chose the name Ashlee and she simply says she always thought it was a fitting name for me but she wanted to make it a little unique by using EE instead of EY. I love the name Ashlee because it’s spelt differently than the typical and Ash Trees are large trees, and I am very intrigued by nature.

As for my middle name, Marisa, I wish I could use this for my first name. I love how I have a piece of my Grandmother still with me. She passed away when I was quite young, so it feels great to carry on her name. I also like how it means “sea” or
“of the sea.” I have always loved being in open water, so I thought it was interesting how it meant this.

Ashlee Marisa- ash trees, the sea, and my Grandmother… perfect match.