Atlee

Meaning of Atlee

Atlee skips off the tongue like a lark over a meadow, fitting since its Old English roots mean “dweller at the clearing.” He, she, or they—this name plays for both teams, waving a unisex flag with gusto. Picture it: sunrise on fresh grass, a tiny explorer ready to shout veni, vidi, vici before the first nap. History hands Atlee a well-packed suitcase: British Prime Minister Clement Attlee steering post-war Britain, fast-balling All-Star pitcher Atlee Hammaker, and blockbuster-minded Indian director Atlee Kumar—all proof the name travels lighter than a mariachi’s guitar. In U.S. nurseries it’s climbing the charts, popping up just enough to feel special yet not so rare that Grandma forgets it. Pronounced simply AT-lee, it’s two crisp beats, a quick cha-cha-cha of syllables. Short, bright, and meadow-fresh, Atlee offers parents a passport to vintage charm wrapped in modern sparkle—like finding an old copper penny that still shines.

Pronunciation

American English

  • Pronunced as AT-lee (/ˈætli/)

British English

  • Pronunced as AT-lee (/ætˈli/)

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Notable People Named Atlee

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