Ashley is a given name which was originally an

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. It is derived from the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) words ''æsc'' (

ash Ash or ashes are the solid remnants of fires. Specifically, ''ash'' refers to all non-aqueous, non- gaseous residues that remain after something burns. In analytical chemistry, to analyse the mineral and metal content of chemical samples, ash ...

) and '' lēah'' and translates to "Dweller near the ash tree meadow".

Regional variations

Europe

Ashley was originally a boys' name in England, France and Germany. It was first recorded as a male given name in the 16th century and remained exclusively male until around 350 years later. Its popularity in England came in part from the prominent 17th-century politician Lord Ashley. Appearances of the boys' name in popular culture include

Ashley Wilkes George Ashley Wilkes is a fictional character in Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel ''Gone with the Wind (novel), Gone with the Wind'' and the 1939 Gone with the Wind (film), film of the same name. The character also appears in the 1991 book ''Scarl ...

in 1939's ''

Gone with the Wind Gone with the Wind most often refers to: * ''Gone with the Wind'' (novel), a 1936 novel by Margaret Mitchell * ''Gone with the Wind'' (film), the 1939 adaptation of the novel Gone with the Wind may also refer to: Music * ''Gone with the Wind'' ...

'' and

Ash Williams Ashley Joanna "Ash" Williams is a fictional character and the protagonist of the '' Evil Dead'' franchise. Created by Sam Raimi, he is portrayed by Bruce Campbell and is the only character to appear in each entry of the series, including a post- ...

(Ashley Williams) in the 1981 film ''

The Evil Dead ''The Evil Dead'' is a 1981 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Sam Raimi, produced by Robert Tapert and executive produced by Raimi, Tapert, and Bruce Campbell, who also starred alongside Ellen Sandweiss, Richard DeMan ...

''. Ashley in the United Kingdom remains predominantly male, ranking at #40 in 1996 for boys and staying within the top 100–300 male names given each year. Although Ashley was briefly used for British females, it dropped out of the top UK female name charts in 2011.

United States of America

In the 1960s, Americans started using the male spelling of Ashley for females as well as males. In the 1980s the name had a rise in popularity attributed to the female

soap opera A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored ...

character Ashley Abbott who emerged on the still-running TV series ''

The Young and the Restless ''The Young and the Restless'' (often abbreviated as ''Y&R'') is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in fictional Genoa City (not the real-life similarly-named Genoa City, Wi ...

'' in 1982.

Notable men with this given name

Ashley Ambrose Ashley Avery Ambrose (born September 17, 1970) is a former professional American football cornerback for several NFL teams during the 1990s and early 2000s who most recently served as the cornerbacks coach at the University of Colorado. Ambrose ...

(born 1970), American football *

Ashley Banjo Ashley Modurotolu Banjo is an English street dancer, choreographer and actor. He is the leader of dance troupe Diversity who won the third series of ''Britain's Got Talent''. Banjo was a judge on the Sky1 talent show ''Got to Dance' ...

, English dancer with the dance troupe

Diversity Diversity, diversify, or diverse may refer to: Business *Diversity (business), the inclusion of people of different identities (ethnicity, gender, age) in the workforce *Diversity marketing, marketing communication targeting diverse customers * ...

. * Ashley Barnes (born 1989), English footballer playing for Burnley FC *

Ashley Bloomfield Sir Ashley Robin Bloomfield (born March 1966) is a New Zealand public health official. He served as the chief executive of the Ministry of Health (New Zealand), Ministry of Health and the country's Director-General of Health from 2018 to 2022. ...

, New Zealand public health official *

Ashley Bryan Ashley Frederick Bryan (July 13, 1923February 4, 2022) was an American writer and illustrator of children's books. Most of his subjects are from the African-American experience. He was U.S. nominee for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006 ...

(1923-2022), American writer * Ashley Buchholz, Canadian musician and member of alternative/dance duo

Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker) was a Canadian alternative rock musical duo from Toronto.Ashley Cain (footballer) (born 1990), English ex-footballer * Ashley Callus (born 1979), Australian swimmer * Ashley Carrington, pseudonym of German writer Rainer M. Schröder * Ashley Church (born 1964), New Zealand Property commentator *

Ashley Cole Ashley Cole (born 20 December 1980) is an English football coach and former player who is currently a first-team coach at Premier League club Everton. As a player, he played as a left-back, most notably for Arsenal and Chelsea. Cole is consi ...

(born 1980), English footballer *

Ashley Cooper (tennis) Ashley John Cooper AO (15 September 193622 May 2020) was an Australian tennis player who played between 1953 and 1968. He was ranked as the world's No. 1 amateur player during the years of 1957 and 1958. Cooper won four singles and four doubl ...

(born 1936), Australian tennis player * Ashley Fisher (born 1975), Australian tennis player *

Ashley Giles Ashley Fraser Giles (born 19 March 1973) is a former English first-class cricketer, who played 54 Test matches and 62 One Day Internationals for England before being forced to retire due to a recurring hip injury. Giles played the entirety of ...

(born 1973), English cricketer * Ashley Hansen (born 1983), Australian rules footballer * Ashley Hicks (born 1963), British architect * Ashley Horne (born 1989), English musician/comedian and member of the group

The Midnight Beast The Midnight Beast, sometimes abbreviated as TMB, is a British comedy/parody music group from London. They are most famous for their YouTube cover-parody of the 2009 single " TiK ToK" by American pop artist Ke$ha. The group currently has three ...

Ashley Hutchings Ashley Stephen Hutchings, MBE, sometimes known in early years by his nickname, "Tyger" Hutchings (born 26 January 1945) is an English bassist, vocalist, songwriter, arranger, band leader, writer and record producer. He was a founding member of t ...

(born 1945), British folk musician * Ashley Johnson (rugby union) (born 1986), South African rugby player *

Ashley Lelie Ashley Jovon Lelie (; born February 16, 1980) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos 19th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Hawaii. Lelie has also played for the Atlanta Fal ...

(born 1980), American football player *

Ashley MacIsaac Ashley Dwayne MacIsaac (born February 24, 1975) is a Canadian fiddler, singer and songwriter from Cape Breton Island. He has received three Juno Awards, winning for Best New Solo Artist and Best Roots & Traditional Album – Solo at the Juno A ...

(born 1975), Canadian professional fiddler *

Ashley McIntosh Ashley McIntosh (born 20 October 1972) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Claremont Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). The son ...

(born 1972), Australian rules footballer *

Ashley Montagu Montague Francis Ashley-Montagu (June 28, 1905November 26, 1999) — born Israel Ehrenberg — was a British-American anthropologist who popularized the study of topics such as race and gender and their relation to politics and development. He ...

(1905–1999), British anthropologist and humanist *

Ashley Newbrough Ashley Newbrough is an American actress. She is known for starring as Sage Baker in The CW drama series ''Privileged (TV series), Privileged'' (2008–2009), and for starring in a number of predominantly Christmas-themed television films since ...

(born 1987), American actress *

Ashley Parker Angel Ashley Parker Angel is an American musician and actor who rose to prominence as a member of the boyband O-Town. After the band dissolved he had a brief solo music career, and was the only former band member who declined to go on a reunion tour w ...

(born 1981), American singer, songwriter and actor * Ashley Purdy (1984), bassist and backing vocalist of the American rock band

Black Veil Brides Black Veil Brides is an American rock band based in Hollywood, California. The group formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio and is currently composed of lead vocalist Andy Biersack, rhythm guitarist and violinist Jinxx, lead guitarist Jake Pitts, ...

Ashley Remington Brett Giehl (born March 4, 1986), better known by the ring name Dalton Castle, is an American professional wrestler who is best known for his tenure in Ring of Honor (ROH) where he was a ROH World Champion. Giehl is a two-time ROH World Six- ...

(born 1986), American pro wrestler in Chikara *

Ashley Rice Ashley Rice (born Ashley Taylor-Rhys; 14 January 1986) is an English actor, known for his role as Sid Vere on the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. For his role as Sid, Rice has been nominated for various accolades including Newcomer at the 21st Nati ...

(born 1986), English actor * Ashley Sampi (born 1983), Australian rules footballer *

Ashley Sexton Ashley Sexton (born 21 October 1987) is an English professional boxer who was born in Edmonton, North London. He originally came from Wood Green and then moved to Cheshunt and competes in the flyweight division. He is the holder of the English ...

(born 1987), British professional boxer *

Ashley Sheppard Ashley Guy Sheppard (born January 21, 1969) is a former American football linebacker who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Minnesota Vikings, Jacksonville Jaguars and St. Louis Rams. He was drafted by the Vikings ...

(born 1969), American football player *

Ashley Slater Ashley Slater (born 1961) is a British trombone player and best known for his narration on the television series Boo! as well as his work with Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim) in the band Freak Power. Career In 1983 after leaving the army, Sla ...

(born 1961), British musician *

Ashley Smith (Australian footballer) Ashley Smith (born 20 July 1990) is an Australian rules footballer who previously played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Making his debut for the club during the 2010 AFL season, 2010 season, he played 45 games ...

(born 1990), Australian rules footballer *

Ash Stymest Ashley Stymest (born 31 July 1991), better known by Ash Stymest, is an English male model, actor and musician. Career Stymest was brought up in Coney Hall. He attended first Charles Darwin School, and then Ravens Wood School, in London Borough ...

(Ashley Stymest, born 1991), British model, songwriter *

Ashley Taylor Dawson Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson (born 11 January 1982), known as Ashley Taylor Dawson, is an English actor and singer. He is known for portraying the role of Darren Osborne in the Channel 4 soap opera ''Hollyoaks'', as well as being a member of th ...

(born 1982), British actor *

Ashley Theophane Ashley Theophane (born 30 August 1980) is a British former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2020. He held the British super-lightweight title from 2011 to 2012 and challenged for the WBA super-lightweight title in 2016. He has fo ...

(born 1980), British professional boxer *

Ashley Vincent Ashley Derek Vincent (born 26 May 1985) is an English former football player and manager. He played on the wing or as a striker, and was renowned for his pace. He graduated through the Wolverhampton Wanderers youth system to win a contract wit ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

Ashley Wallbridge Ashley Wallbridge (born 28 February 1988) is an English DJ, producer, and remixer hailing from Stoke-on-Trent. He is best known for his unique sound and his big room tracks. His debut album, "The Inner Me" was released on 9 March 2012 on Arm ...

(born 1988), English DJ, producer and remixer *

Ashley Walters (actor) Ashley Walters (born 30 June 1982), also known by his stage name Asher D, is a British rapper, songwriter and actor. He played Ricky in ''Bullet Boy'' (2004), the lead role as Dushane Hill in ''Top Boy'', and Antwan in ''Get Rich or Die Tryin' ...

(born 1982), British actor * Ashley Walters (artist) (born 1983), South African photographer * Ashley Ward (born 1970), English footballer *

Ashley Westwood (footballer, born 1976) Ashley Michael Westwood (born 31 August 1976) is an English professional football manager and former player. A graduate of the Manchester United Academy, the defender signed with Crewe Alexandra in 1995. Three years later he moved on to Bra ...

, English footballer and football manager *

Ashley Westwood (footballer, born 1990) Ashley Roy Westwood (born 1 April 1990) is an English professional Association football, footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer, MLS club Charlotte FC. Westwood's first club was Crewe Alexandra F.C., Crewe Alexa ...

, English footballer * Ashley Williams (boxer) (born 1991), Welsh professional soldier and heavyweight boxer *

Ashley Wood Ashley Wood (born 1971) is Australian comic book artist and award-winning illustrator"2002 ...

(born 1971), Australian comic book and concept artist *

Ashley Young Ashley Simon Young (born 9 July 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or full-back for Premier League club Aston Villa, where he is club captain. Young started his career at Watford and made his first senior appea ...

(born 1985), English footballer *

Ashley Zukerman Ashley Zukerman (born 30 December 1983) is an Australian-American actor known for playing Dr. Charlie Isaacs on WGN America's ''Manhattan'', Senior Constable Michael Sandrelli in Australian drama series ''Rush'', and Jesse Banks in the Australia ...

(born 1983), Australian actor

Notable women with this given name

* Ashley (singer) (Ashley Colon; born 1971), Puerto Rican merengue singer * Ashley Argota (born 1993), American actress *

Ashley Audrain Ashley Audrain (born 1982) is a Canadian writer. During a July 2019 interview with the ''Toronto Star'' Audrain described her debut novel, '' The Push'', as a ''"psychological drama told through the lens of motherhood."'' The story is about a wo ...

(born 1982), Canadian author *

Ashley Benson Ashley Victoria Benson (born December 18, 1989) is an American actress, model, and singer. She is known for her role as Hanna Marin in the teen mystery-drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (2010–2017). Benson has starred in films, including ' ...

(born 1989), American actress * Ashley Benton, American girl who killed Gabriel Granillo in 2006 *

Ashley Biden Ashley Blazer Biden (born June 8, 1981) is an American social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion designer. Her parents are U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. She served as the executive director of the Delaware Cente ...

(born 1981), daughter of the current president of America. Also a social worker, activist, philanthropist, and fashion designer * Ashley Nicole Black, American comedian *

Ashley Blue Oriana Small, known professionally as Ashley Blue, is an American radio personality, writer, and former pornographic actress. She is a member of the AVN and XRCO Halls of Fame. She hosts her own Vivid Radio show and writes for ''Hustler'' magaz ...

(born 1981), American porn star *

Ashley Bouder Ashley Bouder (; born December 10, 1983) is an American ballet dancer who is currently a principal dancer at the New York City Ballet. She also founded and currently runs her own project, The Ashley Bouder Project. Early life Ashley Bouder was b ...

(born 1983), American ballet dancer * Ashley C. Bradley, an American screenwriter * Ashley Brown (soccer) (born 1994), Australian footballer * Ashley Dupree (born 1985), American prostitute-turned-sex columnist *

Ashley Eckstein Ashley Eckstein (; born September 22, 1981) is an American actress and fashion designer. She is the founder of the fashion label Her Universe. She is best known for voicing the role of Ahsoka Tano throughout the ''Star Wars'' franchise, beginni ...

(born 1981), American actress * Ashley Fliehr (born 1986), American professional wrestler best known as

Charlotte Flair Ashley Elizabeth Fliehr (born April 5, 1986) is an American professional wrestler. She is currently signed to WWE, where she performs on the SmackDown brand under the ring name Charlotte Flair. She is currently inactive. She is a second-generati ...

Ashley Force Hood Ashley Force Hood (born November 29, 1982) is a former NHRA Funny Car drag racer for John Force Racing. She is the daughter of 16-time NHRA Top Fuel Funny Car national champion John Force and Laurie Force. She is married to Daniel Hood, who work ...

(born 1982), American drag racer * Ashley Frangipane (born 1994), known professionally as Halsey, American singer and songwriter *

Ashley Freiberg Ashley Lynn Freiberg (born November 22, 1991) is an American racing driver who has competed in Open-wheel car, open-wheel, Sports car racing, sports car and Endurance racing (motorsport), endurance racing. She became the first woman to win a Sk ...

(born 1991), American racing driver * Ashley Grace (musician) (born 1987), American singer-songwriter *

Ashley Greene Ashley Michele Greene Khoury (born February 21, 1987) is an American actress. She is known for playing Alice Cullen in the film adaptations of Stephenie Meyer's ''Twilight'' novels. Early life Greene was born on February 21, 1987, in Jack ...

(born 1987), American actress *

Ashley Grossman Ashley Grossman (born May 27, 1993) is a water polo player."Ashley Grossman,"
Team ...

(born 1993), American water polo player *

Ashley Harkleroad Ashley Harkleroad Adams (born May 2, 1985) is a former professional American tennis player. She reached a career-high ranking in singles of 39 in June 2003. Career Raised in Chickamauga, Georgia (near Chattanooga, Tennessee), Harkleroad turned p ...

(born 1985), American professional tennis player * Ashley Henley (1981–2021), American politician * Ashley Horn, media personality *

Ashley Jensen Ashley Jensen (born 11 August 1969) is a Scottish actress and narrator. She was nominated for an Emmy for her role on the television series '' Extras'', in which she appeared from 2005 to 2007. She was a cast member of the ABC series '' Ugly ...

(born 1969), British actress * Ashley Johnson (born 1983), American voice actress and singer *

Ashley Judd Ashley Judd (born Ashley Tyler Ciminella; April 19, 1968) is an American actress. She grew up in a family of performing artists: she is the daughter of the late country music singer Naomi Judd and the half-sister of country music singer Wynonna ...

(born 1968 as Ashley Tyler Ciminella), American actress *

Ashley Leggat Ashley Leggat (born September 26, 1986) is a Canadian actress. She is known for her roles as Casey McDonald in the Canadian family comedy series ''Life with Derek'' and as Tiffany in the MTV television film ''Made... The Movie''. Early life L ...

(born 1986), Canadian actress *

Ashley Liao Ashley Liao (born October 21, 2001) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress in the series '' Fuller House'' and ''The Kicks''. She has since appeared in the Disney+ film ''Secret Society of Second-Born Royals'' and the Ap ...

(born 2001), American actress *

Ashley Madekwe Ashley Madekwe (; born 6 December 1983) is a British actress. She is well known for her roles as call girl Bambi in the ITV2 series ''Secret Diary of a Call Girl'', social climber Ashley Davenport on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC drama ...

(born 1983), English actress *

Ashley Massaro Ashley Marie Massaro (May 26, 1979 – May 16, 2019) was an American professional wrestler, reality television contestant and model. She was best known for her time with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) and for her appearance on '' Survivor: ...

(1979–2019), American professional wrestler and model *

Ashley Monroe Ashley Lauren Monroe (born September 10, 1986) is an American country music singer-songwriter. Monroe has released two solo singles, "Satisfied" and "I Don't Want To" (which featured Brooks & Dunn singer Ronnie Dunn), that reached the U.S. '' ...

(born 1986), American singer-songwriter * Ashley Nee (born 1989), American slalom canoeist *

Ashley Olsen Ashley Fuller Olsen (born June 13, 1986) is an American businesswoman and former actress. She began her acting career at the age of nine months, sharing the role of Michelle Tanner with her twin sister Mary-Kate Olsen in the television sitcom ...

(born 1986), American actress and businesswoman *

Ashley Paris Ashley Paris (born September 21, 1987) is an American basketball player. She is the twin sister of former WNBA center Courtney Paris, who last played for the Seattle Storm and is currently an assistant coach at the University of Oklahoma. She ha ...

(born 1987), American basketball player *

Ashley Peldon Ashley Peldon (born April 2, 1984) is an American actress, starting as a child actress, transitioning to adult roles, then primarily voice acting after 2008. She has many credits for screams provided for sound effects. Life and career Peldon an ...

(born 1984), American actress *

Ashley Roberts Ashley Allyn Roberts (born September 14, 1981) is an American singer, dancer, and media personality. She is a member of the pop/ R&B girl group and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls. Roberts released her debut solo studio album, ''Butterfly E ...

(born 1981), member of

The Pussycat Dolls The Pussycat Dolls were an American girl group and dance ensemble, founded in Los Angeles, California, by choreographer Robin Antin in 1995 as a burlesque troupe. At the suggestion of Jimmy Iovine, Antin decided to take the burlesque troupe ...

Ashley Scott Ashley McCall Scott (born July 13, 1977) is an American actress and model, best known for providing the voice and motion capture for Maria Miller in the video games ''The Last of Us'' (2013) and ''The Last of Us Part II'' (2020). She has also a ...

(born 1977), American actress and model * Ashley Simmons (born 1986), American professional wrestler also known as Ashley Lane and best known as Madison Rayne *

Ashley Slanina-Davies Ashley Slanina-Davies (born 18 December 1989) is an English actress born in Standish, near Wigan, who is notable for playing the role of Amy Barnes in the Channel 4 soap opera, ''Hollyoaks''. The role of Amy was Slanina-Davies' first major tel ...

(born 1989), British actress *

Ashley Smith (author) ''The Purpose Driven Life'' is a Bible study (Christian), bible study book written by Christian pastor Rick Warren and published by Zondervan in 2002. The book offers readers a 40-day personal spiritual journey and presents what Warren says are G ...

(born 1978), the hostage held by Brian Nichols *

Ashley Spillers Ashley Rae Spillers is an American actress and comedian. She is best known for her film roles as Elizabeth in the 2013 comedy film '' Last Vegas'' (2013), Amy in the 2014 neo-noir thriller film '' Two Step'' (2014) and Olivia in the Netflix comedy ...

(born 1986), American actress *

Ashley Tisdale Ashley Michelle Tisdale (born July 2, 1985) is an American actress and singer. During her childhood, she was featured in over 100 advertisements and had minor roles in television and theatre. She achieved mainstream success as Maddie Fitzpatr ...

(born 1985), American singer and actress * Ashley Wagner (born 1991), American figure skater * Ashley Whitney (born 1979), American freestyle swimmer *

Ashley Williams (actress) Ashley Williams Dodson (born November 12, 1978), known as Ashley Williams, is an American actress. She is known for starring in the television series '' The Jim Gaffigan Show'' on TV Land and in the NBC series ''Good Morning Miami''. Williams ...

(born 1978), American actress * Ashley X (born 1997), the ''pillow angel'' from Seattle; subject of the

Ashley Treatment The Ashley Treatment refers to a controversial set of medical procedures performed on an American child, "Ashley X". Ashley, born in 1997, who has severe developmental disabilities due to static encephalopathy; she is assumed to be at an infant ...

Fictional characters

, protagonist in the ''Evil Dead'' film series * Ashley Abbott, a character in the America soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' *

Ashley Banks ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' is an American television sitcom created by Andy and Susan Borowitz for NBC. It aired from September 10, 1990, to May 20, 1996. The series stars Will Smith as a fictionalized version of himself, a street-smart t ...

, a character in the sitcom ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' * Ashley Barnstormer, an antagonist in the America web series ''

Video Game High School ''Video Game High School'' (often abbreviated ''VGHS'') is an American action comedy web series from RocketJump Studios. It was written by Matthew Arnold, Will Campos and Brian Firenzi and directed by Matthew Arnold, Brandon Laatsch, and Freddie ...

'' * Ashley Barton / Spider-Bitch, a Marvel Comics supervillain * Ashley Bernitz, an antagonist in the game '' Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War'' * Ashley Graham, a ''

Resident Evil 4 ''Resident Evil 4'' is a 2005 survival horror third-person shooter game developed by Capcom Production Studio 4 and published by Capcom. It was originally released for the GameCube on January 11, 2005. Players control U.S. government special ...

'' character * Ashley Hammond, a Power Rangers character *

Ashley Juergens Ashley is a place name derived from the Old English words ''wikt:æsc#Old English, æsc'' (“ash”) and ''wikt:leah#Old English, lēah'' (“meadow”). It may refer to: People and fictional characters * Ashley (given name), a list of people a ...

, a character in the teen drama ''The Secret Life of the American Teenager'' *

Ash Ketchum Ash Ketchum, known as in Japan, is a fictional character in the '' Pokémon'' franchise owned by Nintendo. He is the protagonist of the ''Pokémon'' anime and certain manga series as well as on various merchandise related to the franchise ...

, the main character in the ''Pokémon'' TV show * Ashley Kerwin, a character in Canadian drama series ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' * Ashley Magnus, a character in the science fiction-fantasy series ''Sanctuary'' *

Ashley Mizuki Robbins Ashley Mizuki Robbins, or Ashley Mizuki Robins in PAL regions, is the lead character from Cing's '' Another Code: Two Memories'' (released in North America as ''Trace Memory'') and its direct sequel ''Another Code: R - A Journey Into Lost Memor ...

, heroine in the ''Another Code'' video game series * Ashley Peacock, a character from the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'' * Ashley Riot, protagonist in the ''Vagrant Story'' video game * Ashley Spinelli & The Ashleys, characters in the children's television series '' Recess'' *

Ashley Thomas Ashley Thomas is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''Emmerdale'', played by John Middleton. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 5 December 1996. It was announced on 22 October 2015 that Middlet ...

, a character in the British soap opera ''

Emmerdale ''Emmerdale'' (known as ''Emmerdale Farm'' until 1989) is a British soap opera that is broadcast on ITV1. The show is set in Emmerdale (known as Beckindale until 1994), a fictional village in the Yorkshire Dales. Created by Kevin Laffan, '' ...

'' *

, central character in the 1936 novel ''Gone With the Wind'' * Ashley Williams (''Mass Effect''), female soldier in the ''Mass Effect'' video game series named after the ''Evil Dead'' character * Ashley Winchester, the main character of role-playing video game ''Wild Arms 2'' * Ashley, a character in the cartoon series ''

School for Vampires ''School for Vampires'' (german: Die Schule der kleinen Vampire, it, Scuola di vampiri) is a horror-comedy animated television series, based on children book ''Die Schule der kleinen Vampire'' by Jackie Niebisch in 1983. The show originally ra ...

'' * Ashley, twin sister of Alissa in the TV series

Barney & Friends ''Barney & Friends'' is an American children's television series targeted at young children aged 2–7, created by Sheryl Leach. The series premiered on PBS on April 6, 1992. The series features the title character Barney, a purple anthropomorp ...

* Ashley, a character in the ''Warioware'' series * ''Ask Ashley'', comedy skit appearing on the Nickelodeon show ''

All That ''All That'' is an American sketch comedy television series created by Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin. The series originally aired on Nickelodeon from April 16, 1994, to October 22, 2005, lasting ten seasons, and was produced by Tollin/Robbins P ...

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