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Leo - too overused?

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sel2223 · 15/08/2024 13:43

Just as the thread title says.....is Leo too overused?

My husband is Turkish and loves the name 'Aslan' meaning Lion. He calls the bump Lion all the time and is pretty set on having a name with that meaning but I'm not so keen on Aslan.
I've suggested Leo with a Turkish middle name and he's coming round to it but now I'm questioning if it's just too popular and overused.
I do love the name.

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BoleynMemories13 · 15/08/2024 16:56

What does "overused" even mean? You ask a very subjective question. People's responses will be based on what they deem "overused" to mean and whether popularity matters to them, personally.

The only answers that matter here are what does "overused" mean to you and would your son having a statistically popular name matter to you?

Statistically, it's very popular (top 10). That doesn't necessarily mean there will be "too many" (whatever that means) where you are. Personally, I don't think popularity matters at all and would always advise someone to just choose something they both love, but others are bothered by popularity. We're all different so only you know the answer to your question.

Theladybirdthatheard · 15/08/2024 14:26

Funnily enough my DS has two Leo's in his class.

They are the only two I know of though, so I wouldn't say it's an overly used name.

I believe Leon also means Lion, so that could be another option.

Or Ari.

Beth216 · 15/08/2024 14:17

I don't know any and much prefer it to Aslan which is too Narnia for me. I think Leo is a really good compromise and would definitely go for it.

expiredplants · 15/08/2024 14:16

I like it. I only know two, both in their thirties.

Firsttimebabymummy · 15/08/2024 14:14

I think it's popular but for good reason. Go for it.

KirstenBlest · 15/08/2024 14:03

Leo is popular but it's a name that looks and sounds nice, and it will work in different cultures and languages.
Aslan is too Chronicles of Narnia for the UK.

Pocketfullofdogtreats · 15/08/2024 13:46

Leo is lovely. I don't know any. I love Aslan too though, and you have a good excuse to use it with your baby's Turkish heritage.