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Leslee

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Pronounced LEZ-lee /ˈlɛz.liː/High

Meaning: Leslee is a respelling of Leslie, a Scottish surname and place name often given as 'garden of hollies' or 'grey fortress.' The -ee spelling reads as a modern feminine take.Low

In 30 seconds: A Scottish surname-name respelled: Leslee means 'garden of hollies' (said 'LEZ-lee'). Crisp and modern.
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Origin LowScottish
MeaningLeslee is a respelling of Leslie, a Scottish surname and place name often given as 'garden of hollies' or 'grey fortress.' The -ee spelling reads as a modern feminine take.
U.S. rank (2024)#12850 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1957
Total births (all-time)≈ 4,905

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195719222024

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

Leslee is a respelling of Leslie, a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'garden of hollies' (or 'grey fortress'). The -ee spelling reads as a fresh feminine take on an old name (said 'LEZ-lee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. today. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Leslee respells Leslie, a Scottish place name often given as 'garden of hollies' or 'grey fortress' — the -ee ending gives it a bright, modern feminine feel (said 'LEZ-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Leslee — Respelling of Leslie 'garden of hollies'; Scottish

Variations

LeslieLesleyLeslie

Nicknames

LesLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Leslee mean?

Leslee is a respelling of Leslie, a Scottish surname and place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'grey fortress.'

How do you pronounce Leslee?

It's said LEZ-lee /ˈlɛz.liː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Leslee a boy or girl name?

Leslee is used as a girl's name; the base Leslie has been used for both.

How popular is Leslee?

Leslee is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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