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Cleo

KLEE-oh

Letters4
Syllables2
OriginGreek

The Story of Cleo

This short, elegant name whispers of ancient glory, the 'glory of the father,' a fitting tribute now ready for your child.

Cleo is a Greek name, most famously a shortened form of Cleopatra, meaning 'glory of the father.' Cleopatra VII Philopator, the last active ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt, brought immense fame to the name. The name's elegance and historical gravitas have ensured its use through centuries.

There’s a captivating charm to the name Cleo, a sound that is both modern and deeply historical. When you speak it, it feels sophisticated yet approachable, like a whispered secret of renown. Imagining your child with this name, you sense a creative spirit, someone whose presence brings a quiet, undeniable glory.

What It Means

A short form of Cleopatra, a Greek name meaning 'glory of the father'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Cleo Laine

    English jazz and pop singer and actress

  • Cleo Moore

    American actress

Personality Traits

CreativeCharmingMysteriousElegant

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Peak Year

#1,399 in 1920

Total Births

44,552

First Recorded

1880

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