Ivy
EYE-vee
Girl · English
Meaning: An evergreen climbing vine
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Lee
Gender-neutral · English · Short name
- Meaning
- Meadow, clearing, pasture
- Pronunciation
- LEE
- Origin
- English
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From English surname, from Old English 'leah' meaning meadow or clearing.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
VintageClassicNature-inspired
Languages in use: English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
LeighEnglish
Variant with aigh.
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Robert E. Lee
1807–1870
American Confederate general who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia.
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Behind the Name, English Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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