Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Bailee is a girl's and boy's baby name of Old French origin, a variant spelling of Bailey, from the Old French baillis meaning "administrator" or "manager," an occupational surname for a legal officer or estate manager. It carries the same friendly, modern energy as its parent name.
The Bailee spelling has recorded over 16,000 U.S. births, establishing it as a significant variant. Actress Bailee Madison brought this spelling into wider awareness through her television and film career, and the name's cheerful sound and familiar structure have kept it in steady use.