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My Dad named me Alesia, it is of Germanic origin, as my family comes from there originally. I have a sister
named Karen and a brother named Paul, both have Germanic roots to thier names. I am the youngest child of
my Dad, perhaps he felt more inclined to be more creative with the naming.

My Dad was a big history buff, and the name actually refers to a castle or town called Alesia, in what was
formerly Ghaul (now France). With wars and disputes, borders and areas changed; this castle/town became part of a small country known as Schwabenland, which eventually became part of Southwest Germany. Schwaben
is now a province of Germany, this is the area that my family is from. Schwaben actually did have noble residents; there was even an ambassador from Schwabenland to King Henry VIII's court; thus the meaning of the name Alesia (which comes from Alicia) means "truth and nobility"

On a personal note, cannot say that my name has been a blessing...no-one can seem to spell it or pronounce
it properly. I had actually thought about changing my name, but was daunted by legal fees and government
complications in doing so. On a plus side, there is only one me with my full name, so I would be difficult
to thieve my identity.

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Mostly I am called "Leeshie" as a pet name to Alesia; I have also been called "Allie" or "Alyse" for those who can't remember my name in full.

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Alesia was an ancient city and fortress in Gaul (France).

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