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Hartlee

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Pronounced HART-lee /ˈhɑrt.li/High

Meaning: -lee spelling of Hartley — from Old English heorot, 'a hart/stag', plus leah, 'meadow' — 'the stag meadow'Medium

In 30 seconds: The stag's meadow: Hartlee spells Hartley — 'the deer meadow' — with a sweet 'heart' echo. Soft, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumEnglish
Meaning-lee spelling of Hartley — from Old English heorot, 'a hart/stag', plus leah, 'meadow' — 'the stag meadow'
U.S. rank (2024)#5187 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 350

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720072024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Hartlee is a -lee spelling of Hartley — from Old English heorot, 'a hart, a stag', plus leah, 'meadow' — 'the stag meadow'. A soft, modern surname-name (with a fond 'heart' echo), used for both sexes, here for girls; the -lee styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-stag-meadow at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Hartley means 'the hart (stag) meadow' (Old English heorot + leah) — Hartlee is a -lee spelling with a sweet 'heart' echo; soft and modern.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Hartley — root etymology

Variations

HartleyHartleighHartlie

Nicknames

Hart

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If you like Hartlee…

Hartley— the standard spelling
Hadlee— a companion -lee name
Oaklee— another nature -lee name
Huntlee— the same surname-name feel
Hallee— a fellow English choice

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Hartlee mean?

Hartlee spells Hartley — Old English 'the hart (stag) meadow'.

How do you pronounce Hartlee?

It's said HART-lee /ˈhɑrt.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Hartlee a boy or girl name?

Hartlee is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Hartlee?

Hartlee is a rare, recent spelling in the U.S.

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