Leslee

Scottish

"garden of holly"

Leslee Origin and Meaning

The name Leslee is a girl's name.

Leslee is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Leslie, which originated as a Scottish surname derived from a place name meaning 'garden of hollies' or 'holly garden.' This particular spelling gained popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century as parents sought distinctive variants of traditional names. Leslee peaked in usage during the 1950s and 1960s, reflecting the era's trend toward creative spellings. The name carries associations with nature through its etymology while maintaining a soft, feminine sound. Though Leslie/Lesley began as primarily masculine names, they transitioned to predominantly feminine usage in America by the mid-20th century. Leslee offers a slightly more feminine appearance than the more common spelling Leslie.

Leslee Rank in US Top 1000

# 970 in the US

Famous People Named Leslee

• Leslee Milam Post American politician from Arkansas
• Leslee Udwin British actress and filmmaker
• Leslee Feldman American casting director
• Les Lee former stage name of Taylor Dayne (born Leslie Wunderman), American pop singer
• Leslee Jishawn Smith BVIslander male basketballer