Thoughts on girl name.....

[Elmo303]

Cleo.

Think this name is great because it’s strong, feminine without being fussy, classic and beautiful and with a lovely meaning: glory.

But I have doubts over whether or not it’s the one. (Don’t care about car or cat associations). Worried the “Cl” sound is too harsh?!

Thoughts anyone?

[lovelyjubilly]

We have one and obviously love it!

She is often mistakenly called Chloe but we just politely correct

[Discotits]

I’ve come across a few Cleos recently, along with a fair few Coras and Claras. I like it. My friend who named her baby Cleo recently says she gets a fair few people saying Chloe.

[AnyaMoondial]

I think it's wonderful. I wish I was called Cleo!

[Elmo303]

Thanks for your comments, glad everyone likes it so far. It’s between this and Rose, which I also love for its simple, classic elegance. DH prefers Cleo tho

[Alisvolatpropiis]

I like it!

[MsJolly]

I prefer Clara TBH but no idea why

[Elmo303]

I like Clara but feel it’s very popular right now. Cleo has more of a unique but not too out there feel to me

[KanyeWesticle]

Cleo Rose works - why not both?

[Elmo303]

Sounds lovely but always swore I wouldn’t put Rose in the middle as it’s such a default middle name. Maybe it’s not a big deal tho

[Sugarpiehoneyeye]

Agree Cleo Rose, lovely !

[Cauliflowercheede]

I love Cleo. It’s one of my favourite names.

Hate Clara.

[MelinaM]

Lovely 🤗

[WhatKatyDidNotDo]

Love it.

[Yika]

Really love Cleo, for the reasons you have mentioned.

[Smoliver]

I really like Cleo. It's sounds like a strong, beautiful, classic name to me

I don't think the "Cl" part sounds harsh when paired with the "e-o" part, whereas the "Cl" part of Clara sounds a bit harsh to me.

[bridgetreilly]

Cleo much better than Rose, imo.

[Motherducksaidquackquackquack]

Reeeeeally like it :)

[Elmo303]

Very encouraging responses, thanks guys!!

[Ohyesiam]

It's really regal and feminine.

[DramaAlpaca]

Love it.

I'd put Cleopatra on the birth cert though.

I wouldn't really

[SuperBeagle]

I don't like it at all. Reminds me of mystics and cats.

But weirdly, Chloe is my all time favourite name.

I prefer Rose to Cleo.

[IWouldBeSuperb]

Love it!

And if you wanted a 'full' name with Cleo as a nickname, I know a Cleome (pronounced Clee-oh-me) which I also think is gorgeous!

[Ropsleybunny]

Love it 💕

[Jjpeston]

Love it. Cool name - sounds like a strong girl name.

[hellowembley]

My 4 month old is named Cleo. Like you, i worried it might sound harsh/ unfeminine. I really don’t think this now- couldn’t be happier with her name and i can only assume everyone else is soon going to realise what a great name it is and we’ll be ahead of the curve!! People do say Chloe including her grandparents but thinking they’ll clue on eventually.