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Kaylee

“modern blend of Kay and Lee”

About the name Kaylee

Kaylee is a modern English name formed by combining Kay and Lee. Kay is an old short form of Katherine and other names beginning with K, while Lee comes from an Old English word for a woodland clearing or meadow. The name arose in the United States and other English-speaking countries in the later twentieth century and is also spelled Kayley and Kailee. In the television series Firefly, the ship’s cheerful mechanic is named Kaylee Frye.

Meaning
modern blend of Kay and Lee
Origin
English
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
KAY-lee(2 syl.)

Variants and spellings

  • Kailee
  • Kayley
  • Kailie

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Middle names for Kaylee

  • Kaylee Marie
  • Kaylee Elizabeth
  • Kaylee Ann
  • Kaylee Grace
  • Kaylee Nicole

Questions about Kaylee

What does Kaylee mean?
Kaylee is an English name meaning "modern blend of Kay and Lee".
How do you pronounce Kaylee?
Kaylee is pronounced KAY-lee, with emphasis on the first syllable.
What are variants of Kaylee?
Variants of Kaylee include Kailee, Kayley, Kailie.

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