Paisley \pa(is)-ley\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Paisley), is of Scottish origin. Place name: an industrial town west of Glasgow, Scotland. The name has been given to a pattern on fabric, since shawls with that pattern were made in the town in the 18th century.

Baby names that sound like Paisley are Bailey and Paley. Other similar baby names are Presley, Risley and Wrisley.