"Ashley," a place name derived from Old English words meaning "ash meadow," is widely used across various contexts. It serves as a popular given name, exemplified by singers like Ashley (born 1975) and a character in the WarioWare series, and also as a common surname. Geographically, numerous towns, rivers, and features bear the name in countries including Australia, England, New Zealand (where an electorate existed from 1866-1902), and extensively across the United States.
Beyond people and places, "Ashley" features as the title of songs by artists such as Green Day and Halsey, and identifies major commercial entities like Ashley Furniture and a South Korean restaurant chain. Historically, it was associated with an English kit car (manufactured from 1954 to 1962), The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley, and the significant 1970 English transsexual divorce case, Corbett v Corbett (Ashley), highlighting its diverse and enduring presence.