Terilee is a unique and distinctive name of American origin. It is believed to have been created by the author and actress Tallulah Bankhead in the early 20th century for her daughter, who was born prematurely and sadly did not survive. Bankhead reportedly combined the names of two friends, Terry Ramsaye and Lee Cobb, to create Terilee.
The name Terilee has no specific meaning or association with any particular language or culture. It is purely a creation of Tallulah Bankhead's imagination and has since become a rare but intriguing choice for parents looking for an unusual name for their daughter.
Despite its obscure origins, the name Terilee has gained some recognition over the years. The most notable example is perhaps Teri Hatcher, the American actress best known for her role as Lois Lane in the television series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman" and Susan Mayer in the TV series "Desperate Housewives." Although she was born Theresa Chase, she adopted the name Teri Hatcher, which is a shortened version of Terilee.
The statistics on the given name Terilee in the United States from 1953 to 1965 show a fluctuation in popularity over time. During these years, there were 5 babies named Terilee in 1953, followed by an increase to 8 births in 1955. However, the number of newborns given this name decreased again to 6 in 1962. Interestingly, there was another spike in popularity in 1965 with 9 babies named Terilee. Overall, during these years, there were a total of 28 births with the name Terilee across the United States.