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How many Leos do you know?

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Blursula · 29/03/2020 20:00

Love Leo but slightly put off by the fact it’s seemingly very popular (although I don’t know any). How many (child) Leos do you know?

The others on our shortlist are Jonah, Joah and Gabriel. Which is your favourite from the four? Thanks.

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Jayneisagirlsname · 29/03/2020 21:05

I know lots of Leos as a teacher, but they have all been delightful, so it's a good name! I love Jonah, only know one and he's one of the loveliest children I've ever taught.

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Blursula · 29/03/2020 21:04

Thanks all! @NameChange30 no it’s not a typo, just a very uncommon biblical name. I love it but worry it’s a bit ‘out there.’

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allaboardthesinkingship · 29/03/2020 21:01

Prob about 5. It's abit of a nothing name to me. Gabriel is much nicer IMo

PerditaNitt · 29/03/2020 21:00

My 20 month old has Leo has a middle name. I don’t know of any others, so not that popular in my area (north west London)

s3tut0y3r · 29/03/2020 20:58

I know none. It's a decent name. If something is holding you back have you considered Leon?

LadyMonicaBaddingham · 29/03/2020 20:58

I know 3 Leos, one Gabe and one Jonah. That's in a small-ish Welsh town...

MsChatterbox · 29/03/2020 20:48

I know one, a newborn. Leo is my favourite of the 4.

NameChange30 · 29/03/2020 20:47

I know 1. You should look at baby name statistics for your area. The ONS publishes them. Some names will be popular in some areas but not others.

I love Leo so I'd go for it. I like Jonah too.
I've never heard of Joah, was it a typo?
Not a fan of Gabriel.

Daffie19 · 29/03/2020 20:43

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Bubbletrouble43 · 29/03/2020 20:34

I know one, neighbours son, about 12 years old. I went to school with one about 30 years ago, he'd be about 45. That's all. Great name.

goldenorbspider · 29/03/2020 20:33

I love your name choices op! I've got a Leo myself. There's another in his nursery class and a friend of mine also has one.

PaulinePetrovaPosey · 29/03/2020 20:30

Excellent names. I love Gabriel and Leo from your list, and I don't know any children with either name.

Wigeon · 29/03/2020 20:29

My sister has just had a Leo, but he’s the only one I know. It’s the 8th most popular boys’ name.

mrsed1987 · 29/03/2020 20:20

I know 2. I like jonah

MrsSiba · 29/03/2020 20:20

I know 2. Gabriel is lovely, shortens beautifully to Gabe x

TobyeBella · 29/03/2020 20:19

I know of one Leo, nearly 4.

It's my favourite out of the four you've short listed.

YoureMyWifeNowDave · 29/03/2020 20:18

DS’s best friend at nursery is called Leo, he is the only one we know of though.

I like Leo or Gabriel best out of the four.