At a Glance: Name: Lessie – Origin: English (uncertain, possibly a 19th-century pet form) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: LES-ee
Lessie is an English (uncertain, possibly a 19th-century pet form) girl's name. It appears in our list of 200+ Forgotten Baby Girl Names That Deserve a Comeback.
Meaning & Origin of Lessie
Origin: English (uncertain, possibly a 19th-century pet form).
A common claim: God is my oath (via Elizabeth) Actually: There's no reliable evidence that Lessie traces back to Elizabeth, so 'God is my oath' isn't a confirmed meaning for this name.
How to Pronounce Lessie
Phonetic: LES-ee IPA: /ˈlɛsi/
Popularity of Lessie
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2023.
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