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Harlee
Pronounced HAR-lee /ˈhɑr.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Harley — from the Old English, variously 'the hare's meadow' and 'the army/rock meadow' (hara, 'hare', or here, 'army', + leah, 'meadow'); used for both sexes; here for boys; we note the placeLow
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History & Origin
Harlee is a spelling of Harley — from the Old English, variously 'the hare's meadow' and 'the army/rock meadow' (hara, 'hare', or here, 'army', + leah, 'meadow'; we note the place). Used for both sexes, here for a boy (slug distinguished; said 'HAR-lee').
In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare in this form, a-meadow at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Harlee mean?
Harlee spells Harley — English 'the hare's meadow; the army meadow'; used for both sexes; here for a boy. We note the place.
How do you pronounce Harlee?
It's said HAR-lee /ˈhɑr.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Harlee a boy or girl name?
Harlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Harlee?
Harlee is a rare spelling in the U.S.