Lisle is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of English origin, derived from the French surname 'de L'Isle'. It means 'from the island', referring to someone who originated from an island. The name was initially used as a surname before evolving into a given name. Lisle gained popularity during the Middle Ages in England but has since become quite rare.
"Lisle appears to have been a moderately popular name for newborn girls between the years of 1885 and 1979, with significant spikes occurring in certain decades. The highest number of births recorded in any single year was 21 in 1924, while there were five years where only 5 births were recorded."