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Leah v Leonie?

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IVFbeenverylucky · 20/01/2023 15:47

Now I'm in the very early stages of pregnancy with DC3. First two were girls and so if a DS name long planned. If another DD (and I sort of thing it will be), then I'm undecided between Leonie and Leah.
I love Leonie, however I worry it is too weird (I've never met anyone with the name), and doesn't sound great and is a bit sing song, with my surname which has 2 syllables and ends with a y. Also, a bit concerned people might pronounce it in different ways which would irritate my. For me it is Lee-OH-nee.
I like Leah a lot and it's not all all weird and goes well with surname. I just prefer Leonie and it's a bit more exotic/exciting.
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cleanitup · 20/01/2023 17:42

Leona?

Brandyb · 20/01/2023 17:41

Go for Leonie, it's great, and don't overthink the surname

Lovemydoggiesomuch · 20/01/2023 17:34

Leonie is lovely,not a fan of Leah.

HandsOffMyCarrierBags · 20/01/2023 17:32

Leonie

HandsOffMyCarrierBags · 20/01/2023 17:31

Leonine is beautiful. Leah a bit run of the mill

chesterlestreet · 20/01/2023 17:15

My Canadian SIL was called Leonie pronounced Lay-nee

Newgirls · 20/01/2023 17:14

I’ve seen a couple of Leoni (no e)

nice name and not over used

AnotherNameChangeYes · 20/01/2023 17:14

I know a Leonie who is Lee oh nee. I love both names so I can’t choose!

KirstenBlest · 20/01/2023 17:13

I'd say Leonie as LEE-o-nee not Le-OH-nee
Is Leah Lee-ah or Ley-ah?

Roselilly36 · 20/01/2023 17:10

Both lovely names OP, but out of the two I love Leonie, gorgeous name.

mathanxiety · 20/01/2023 16:56

I know a few Leonies.

They all pronounce their name Lee-OH-nee. I've actually never heard it pronounced any other way.

With a surname that ends in a long E sound, I'd choose Leah.

Spendonsend · 20/01/2023 16:29

I know Leonies pronounced both ways. I like both ways.

I prefer Leah though.

dinmin · 20/01/2023 16:29

Prefer Leonie too, doubt there'll be that many issues with pronunciation, and don’t like the “weary” meaning of Leah!

FatGirlSwim · 20/01/2023 16:27

I much prefer Leonie. Never heard it pronounced any other way and I’d think it’s a well known name, not out there?

Yika · 20/01/2023 16:14

It’s really a minefield with names that can be pronounced in different ways!

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IVFbeenverylucky · 20/01/2023 15:59

@Yika
This is what worries me. I love Leah, but "Leah-nee" irritates me a lot!

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Yika · 20/01/2023 15:55

I prefer Leonie but only pronounced Leah-nee. Lee-Oh-Nee sounds wrong to me.

Consufed · 20/01/2023 15:54

I like both but would prefer Leonie. I haven't heard it pronounced any other way than Lee OH nee.

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