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BoyGermanic

Leonhard

LAY-on-hahrd

Letters

8

Syllables

2

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

64

Peak Year

#8 in 1932

First Recorded

1917

Style

Strong & Bold, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Germanic elements 'leo' meaning 'lion' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'hardy'. It signifies 'lion-hearted' or 'brave as a lion'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Leonard Euler

    Swiss mathematician and physicist who made many discoveries.

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Personality Traits

CourageousStrong-willedLoyalProtectiveReliable

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