The name Marlee is a girl's name of English origin meaning "pleasant seaside meadow". The combined inspiration of reggae master Bob and the dog-loving romp "Marley and Me" catapulted this name up the chart in recent years.

What kind of name is Marlee?

Marlee is of English origin, and the meaning of Marlee refers to 'pleasant seaside meadow' or 'marshy meadow'. In Hebrew origin, Marlee means 'pleasant wood'. The English elements include 'mearth' and 'leah' meaning 'wood clearing'.

Is Marlee a common name?

Marlee first appeared on the female naming charts in 1992 although the name languished at the bottom of the list for over fifteen years. ... As parents have responded to this name, new spellings have emerged. More recently Marleigh and Marlie have appeared on the female naming charts.