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Leo

15 replies

Ruththetooth · 16/02/2013 09:24

We've been really struggling to think of a boys name that we both like. Then, yesterday I heard someone say Leo and it sounded perfect. Mentioned it to my very fussy husband who also likes it. Unfortunately, his parents have a cat called Leo. Their cats are like children to them. Is this a good enough reason to not choose the name?

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fanoftheinvisibleman · 16/02/2013 09:26

I honestly don't think I could use the name of a family pet to be honest. It is purely down to how you feel about it though.

ladymia · 16/02/2013 11:51

I wouldn't personally.

I also liked the name but it's far too popular now sadly.

massagegirl · 16/02/2013 15:53

I love Leo is number 1 on our list. I also like poppy and that's the name of my old cat.

MogwaiTheGremlin · 16/02/2013 16:02

Pfb is Leo! Husband chose it, I absolutely love it and have yet to meet another Leo in rl. Totally biased but i say go for it. Going to disappear from this thread now before loads of people come along saying how much they hate the name!

mummybare · 16/02/2013 16:03

How about Leon? Similar, but you can't be accused of naming him after the cat.

Corygal · 16/02/2013 16:03

Lovely, lovely.

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alphabetspaghetti · 16/02/2013 20:36

I wouldn't worry about the cat. Your Leo will be around when the cat has been long forgotten by most.

My DS has Leo for a middle name and I often wish it was his first.

squoosh · 16/02/2013 20:42

I like the name but would find it odd to give a baby the same name as a pampered and beloved family pet.

lucywiltshire · 16/02/2013 20:56

What about Theo - similar to Leo but not a pet name!

lucywiltshire · 16/02/2013 20:56

What about Theo - similar to Leo but not a pet name!

Troubleintmill · 16/02/2013 20:59

Well that's not quite true Lucy.... Our DS is called Theo, so is our next door neighbours Labrador!!
We knew this when we named him though.

Littlecherublegs · 17/02/2013 17:13

I like Leo but the pets name would definitely put me off.

As mentioned, Theo and Leon are both great alternatives.

In my mind similar names include:
Noah
Eli
Max
Owen
Cole
Milo
Lucas
Oscar
Joel

Jakeyblueblue · 17/02/2013 17:19

Love it. On my list for any future boys! :)

takethatlady · 18/02/2013 11:00

Leo is a great name. Don't really like Leon - I think they're totally different names.

I have the same thing with Lottie (Charlotte full name). I think it's so pretty, but DH's parents have just gone and got a dog called Lottie! I think we're steering clear for that reason, because it's a tricky one and I think DH's family would find it strange. On the other hand, a little baby has a habit of stealing the show, and I'm sure your gorgeous baby Leo could claim the name from the cat with no problems!

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