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Loxlee

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Pronounced LOKS-lee /ˈlɒks.li/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Loxley, an English place name and surname (from an Old English personal name plus leah, 'woodland clearing'), best known from Robin Hood's Locksley. It leans to boys in first-name use; the -lee spelling nudges it toward girls, and we note the lean.Low

In 30 seconds: A woodland surname respelled: Loxlee comes from Loxley, a clearing in the trees and Robin Hood's own byname (said 'LOKS-lee'). It leans to boys — we note that.

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Origin LowEnglish

MeaningA modern respelling of Loxley, an English place name and surname (from an Old English personal name plus leah, 'woodland clearing'), best known from Robin Hood's Locksley. It leans to boys in first-name use; the -lee spelling nudges it toward girls, and we note the lean.

U.S. rank (2024)#14493 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 24

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Loxlee respells Loxley, an English place name and surname built on leah, 'woodland clearing' — the same name carried by Robin of Locksley in legend. The -lee ending is a modern American touch that pushes it toward girls, though the name still leans to boys, which we note (said 'LOKS-lee').

It is very rare in the U.S. Surname-style, woodsy, and modern.

Did you know? Robin of Locksley is one of the oldest bynames in English legend, and Loxley is a real place in Yorkshire. Loxlee is the modern, softened spelling of that woodland word.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Loxlee — Loxley: Old English place/surname, leah 'clearing'; Robin of Locksley; boy-leaning

Variations

LoxleyLocksleyLoxli

Nicknames

LoxLee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Loxlee mean?

Loxlee respells Loxley, an English place name and surname built on leah, 'woodland clearing' — Robin of Locksley's own name.

How do you pronounce Loxlee?

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

Is Loxlee a boy or girl name?

Loxley leans to boys; the Loxlee spelling is used for girls, and we note the lean.

How popular is Loxlee?

Loxlee is a very rare name in the U.S.