English · Unisex name
Lee
“meadow or woodland clearing”
About the name Lee
Lee is an English unisex name derived from the Old English word ‘leah’, meaning ‘meadow’ or ‘woodland clearing’. Originally a surname for those living near a clearing, Lee has become a given name for both boys and girls. The name has also been used as a short form of other names such as Leroy and Leslie. A notable historical bearer of the surname was Robert E. Lee, a general in the American Civil War who commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
- Meaning
- meadow or woodland clearing
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Pronunciation
- LEE(1 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Lee
- Lee Michael
- Lee James
- Lee Alexander
- Lee David
- Lee John
Questions about Lee
- What does Lee mean?
- Lee is an English name meaning "meadow or woodland clearing".
- How do you pronounce Lee?
- Lee is pronounced LEE, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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