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Westlee
Pronounced WEST-lee /ˈwɛst.li/High
Meaning: A spelling of Westley/Wesley — from Old English west, 'west', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing'; 'the western meadow'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Westlee is a spelling of Westley/Wesley — from Old English west, 'west', plus leah, 'a meadow, a clearing' — 'the western meadow'. A crisp, modern surname-style name; the -lee styling personalizes it (the hero Westley in The Princess Bride; nickname Wes).
It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, the-western-meadow at the root, and modern.
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What does the name Westlee mean?
Westlee spells Westley/Wesley — Old English 'the western meadow'.
How do you pronounce Westlee?
It's said WEST-lee /ˈwɛst.li/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Westlee a boy or girl name?
Westlee is a boy's name.
How popular is Westlee?
Westlee is a very rare spelling in the U.S.; Wesley is more common.













