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Lee

lee

Letters3
Syllables1
OriginEnglish

The Story of Lee

Before your child arrived, this name quietly rested in the earth, waiting for your breath to give it meaning.

Lee traces its roots to Old English, meaning 'meadow' or 'pasture,' evoking images of open, fertile land. As a surname, it spread throughout England and eventually across the Atlantic to America. Its simplicity and natural imagery allowed it to transcend its geographical origins and become a given name, often favored for its calm, grounded feel.

When you first say 'Lee' to your child, it will feel like a breath of fresh air, a familiar landscape. It’s the quiet strength of the land itself, unburdened and enduring. You will whisper it when they sleep and call it across a park, and each time it will sound like coming home.

What It Means

Means 'meadow' or 'pasture'.

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Gender Split

Numerology

3

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bruce Lee

    Martial artist, actor, and philosopher.

  • Harper Lee

    Author of 'To Kill a Mockingbird'

Personality Traits

CalmStrongAdaptableIndependent

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Peak Year

#5,446 in 1956

Total Births

295,534

First Recorded

1880

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