Lessie

Lessie Origin and Meaning

The name Lessie is a boy's name.

Lessie is traditionally a feminine name that appears here designated as masculine. Historically, it emerged as a diminutive of names like Leslie or Celeste, or sometimes as a nickname for Elizabeth. Of Scottish origin, where Leslie means 'garden of hollies' or 'gray fortress,' Lessie has a gentle, somewhat old-fashioned character. It was most popular in the early 20th century, particularly in the Southern United States. While primarily used for girls, some naming traditions do employ Lessie as a masculine name or nickname, especially in certain regional or cultural contexts. The name has a soft, approachable quality with its sibilant sounds and diminutive ending, giving it a friendly, unpretentious feel regardless of gender assignment.

Lessie Rank in US Top 1000

# 909 in the US