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Jamie-Lee

Girl / Boy name · 299 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jamie-Lee: 299 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to both boys and girls, peaking at 18 births in 2000.

A modern double-barreled name with roots on both sides, Jamie-Lee combines the Scottish diminutive Jamie—itself derived from James, ultimately from the Hebrew *Ya'aqov*, meaning “supplanter”—with Lee, from Old English *leah*, “clearing” or “meadow.” While the name has no direct historical bearers of great fame, it has gained visibility through Northern Irish actress Jamie-Lee O’Donnell, best known for her role in *Derry Girls*. No significant place connections exist, but the name reflects a broader trend in Scotland towards hyphenated first names, particularly popular since the 1990s. Though Jamie is traditionally masculine and Lee unisex, Jamie-Lee is almost exclusively given to girls, offering a melodic, contemporary feel that honours both Scottish heritage and the enduring appeal of compound names.