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How common is Leo where you live? Or Leo-names, ie: Leon, Leonardo

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Greaterthan · 10/11/2014 00:30

... Leonard, Leander, Leonardo ...

And if you're happy to disclose, whereabouts do you live? I think it's quite common in London but less so elsewhere. But happy to be proved wrong!

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Artandco · 10/11/2014 07:09

I know a Leo, a Lionel and a leonidas . All London. All under 5 years

treaclesoda · 10/11/2014 07:04

Sorry, should have been clearer. Ken is right, I meant I'm in N Ireland.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 10/11/2014 06:32

Sorry , in NE England. NI = Northern Ireland.

KenDoddsDadsDog · 10/11/2014 06:31

Last baby boy born that I know is a Leo. One before that is a Leon.

FairyPenguin · 10/11/2014 06:27

I'm in the SE and know one baby Leo (that's his full name).

redcaryellowcar · 10/11/2014 06:00

I'm in Surrey and not heard of any at nursery or playgroup etc? Like it though.

Only1scoop · 10/11/2014 01:10

A few Leo's after the Di Cap era....not that common.

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Greaterthan · 10/11/2014 01:07

Well that doesn't bode well Tents. Are they dogs?

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TentsAndTiaras · 10/11/2014 00:59

I know more animals called Leo than people

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Greaterthan · 10/11/2014 00:45

Hi Treacle, where is NI?

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Greaterthan · 10/11/2014 00:43

That's interesting about Leon being seen as downmarket. It's the same in France someone told me. I wonder why? I quite like it! I wouldn't like it being shortened to Lee though.

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mymummademelistentoshitmusic · 10/11/2014 00:34

West Yorkshire here, not at all common. And Leon is seen as very downmarket. Has been for decades.

treaclesoda · 10/11/2014 00:34

I'm in NI and the only Leo I've ever known is elderly. I know a young child called Lennie , but no Leonards, Leos or Leons.