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Léonie

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bemybebe · 06/01/2012 19:11

Obviously Leo or Leon are boys' names, but I recently came across a girls' version - Léonie (French) or Leonie. Actually the origin is Greek.

Do you think it is a good name for a baby girl?

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bemybebe · 06/01/2012 20:46

I heard Leon-ee. Stress on the last part.

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LanceCorporalBoiledEgg · 06/01/2012 20:34

I'm never quite sure how you pronounce it. Is it Leon-ie or Lee-own-ie? I've heard both...

mcfee · 06/01/2012 20:15

Unless its a boy obviously :)

mcfee · 06/01/2012 20:15

I love it! It's beautiful. You should definitely use it.

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bemybebe · 06/01/2012 20:12

I am so excited by all the favourable replies. Maybe this is something for our bump (due in June) Grin

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JestersHat · 06/01/2012 20:09

Yes it's nice :)

mathanxiety · 06/01/2012 20:08

Lovely name. I knew several in school in Ireland in the 70s/80s.

EdithWeston · 06/01/2012 19:20

It's a fabulous name, and it's also the name of one of my favourite Georgette Heyer characters.

pinkhebe · 06/01/2012 19:18

I know an adult Leonie, It's a lovely name

oikopolis · 06/01/2012 19:17

Love it. Unusual without being out-there. I know several Leonies.

SilveryMoon · 06/01/2012 19:15

I like it.
I know an adult Leonie.

cheesesarnie · 06/01/2012 19:14

i know a leonie.i love it.good name