Was Ashley Madison an actual individual?

Ashley Madison is not a person, but rather the name of a well-known online dating service directed specifically at people seeking to have extramarital affairs or engage in other secretive romantic relationships. The name "Ashley Madison" was created by combining two popular female names to give the impression of anonymity and discretion which are key themes for the service's user base. The platform garnered significant global attention and controversy when it suffered a massive data breach in 2015, exposing the personal details of many users.