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Riplee
Pronounced RIP-lee /ˈrɪp.li/High
Meaning: A modern respelling of Ripley, an English place name and surname from Old English ripel + leah, roughly 'strip of cleared land'. Known culturally through Ellen Ripley of the Alien films; the -lee spelling is a recent American habit.Low
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
Riplee respells Ripley, an English place name and surname from Old English ripel + leah, roughly 'strip of cleared land'. Its modern appeal owes much to Ellen Ripley of the Alien films. The -lee spelling is recent, and routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'RIP-lee').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., behind Ripley. Rare, surname-style, and bold.
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What does the name Riplee mean?
Riplee respells Ripley, an English place name meaning roughly 'strip of cleared land'.
How do you pronounce Riplee?
It's said RIP-lee /ˈrɪp.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Riplee a boy or girl name?
Ripley is unisex; the Riplee spelling is used mostly for girls, which we note.
How popular is Riplee?
Riplee is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.