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Lessie

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Lessie is a girl's name of Scottish (variant of Lesley) origin meaning "From the fortress.". It is pronounced LES-ee. Today it is a popular name (popularity 87/100) and fading.

Scottish (variant of Lesley) origin ยท /LES-ee/ ยท cute

Meaning: From the fortress.

Popularity 87/1002 syllablesPeaked 1916โ†“ Falling

Insights

Most popular in the 1910s.

Today, Lessie is a popular, familiar name (popularity 87/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Frequently asked questions about Lessie

What does Lessie mean?

Lessie means "From the fortress.". It is of Scottish (variant of Lesley) origin.

Is Lessie a boy or girl name?

Lessie is traditionally a girl's name.

How popular is Lessie?

Lessie is a popular, familiar name, with a popularity score of 87/100. It was most popular in the 1910s.

How is Lessie pronounced?

Lessie is pronounced LES-ee.

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