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Leonid

lee-OH-nid

Popularity

#4261

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Greek

Total Births

478

Peak Year

#30 in 2022

First Recorded

1959

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Derived from Leon, meaning "lion" in Greek, adding the suffix '-id' gives it a sense of belonging.

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Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Leonid Brezhnev

    Soviet politician; General Secretary of the Communist Party.

Nicknames

LeoLeon

Spelling Variations

LeonidasLeonide

Similar Names

LeoLeonLionelLeander

Personality Traits

BraveConfidentCourageousLeader

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