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Name Origin

Lee is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, traditionally meaning 'plum' or 'plum tree'. It can also be a shortened version of surnames like Lee, Li, or Leigh.

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Famous People

Lee Marvin (1924-1987)

Actor

  • Academy Award for Best Actor (Cat Ballou)
  • Known for roles in films like The Dirty Dozen and Point Blank

Lee Majors (1939-)

Actor

  • Starred in popular TV series like 'The Six Million Dollar Man'