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Bentlee
Pronounced BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/High
Meaning: -lee spelling of Bentley — from Old English, 'the meadow of bent grass' (beonet, 'bent grass', plus leah); here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Bentlee is a -lee spelling of Bentley — from Old English beonet, 'bent grass, coarse grass', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' — 'the meadow of bent grass'. A crisp, modern surname-name (the luxury Bentley car), used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished); the -lee styling personalizes it (nickname Ben).
It registers thinly beside Bentley. Rare, the-meadow-of-bent-grass at the root, and crisp.
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What does the name Bentlee mean?
Bentlee spells Bentley — Old English 'the meadow of bent grass'.
How do you pronounce Bentlee?
It's said BENT-lee /ˈbɛnt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Bentlee a boy or girl name?
Bentlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Bentlee?
Bentlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Bentley is more common.