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Leeanne

Girl name · 538 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leeanne: 538 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 52 births in 1984.

Leeanne is a modern feminine elaboration of Lee, which itself derives from the Old English *leah*, meaning a woodland clearing or meadow. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a variant of Lee or Leigh combined with the popular -anne suffix. While no globally famous bearers immediately spring to mind, the name has been used steadily in Scotland since the 1970s, often chosen for its soft, melodic sound. The root *leah* also appears in countless Scottish place names, such as Leslie and Leith, connecting it to the landscape. A notable variant is Leanne, which shares the same construction and has been more widely used internationally, though Leeanne retains a distinctively Scottish flavour in its spelling.