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What would you shorten Leandro to?

16 replies

Greaterthan · 10/11/2014 00:31

And what does it make you think of in terms of nationality?

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Sophronia · 10/11/2014 00:59

I'd probably shorten it to Leo.

It makes me think Italian, Spanish, South American.... Actually it reminds me of that ex-boyfriend of Katie Price, I think he was Argentinian?

Lweji · 10/11/2014 01:02

Andro, probably. But I wouln't shorten it.
It sounds Brazilian to me.

JoanHickson · 10/11/2014 01:04

It reminds me of KP ex, she called him Leo.

Only1scoop · 10/11/2014 01:08

Leo....

South American ....Spanish maybe

Only1scoop · 10/11/2014 01:08

Leo....

South American ....Spanish maybe

florascotia · 10/11/2014 13:06

It's the Spanish and Portuguese version of Leander (from Ancient Greek Leandros) - so Leo or Andy I suppose.
But often children find their own short versions of their names .... either by trying to say them or as names used by friends once they start school.

icanhaveadarksideifyouwantmeto · 10/11/2014 13:07

well.... we have a Sandro, and its shortend to 'Dro.. Suits him perfectly.
He is italian

livingthegoodlife · 11/11/2014 14:04

just 'lee', sounds spanish-ish too me.

SurfsUp1 · 11/11/2014 22:41

Leo or Andy

Spanish

Pearlyclean · 11/11/2014 22:50

Leo. Something exotic!

Allshallbewell · 11/11/2014 22:51

Lee or Leo. Italian or Spanish?

NetballHoop · 11/11/2014 23:30

Either Leo or Andro and to me it sounds very Latin American. I do quite like it though.

temporaryusername · 13/11/2014 00:06

Leo or Lea.

Spanish?

porcito · 13/11/2014 10:46

Leo. I have taught a few here in Mexico, was on our list if DD had been a DS!

BlueChampagne · 13/11/2014 21:53

It's so lovely I wouldn't shorten it.

NorbertDentressangle · 13/11/2014 21:56

If I had to shorten it it would be to Leo but I can imagine other children using Lee.

Nationality-wise I would say Argentinian, Brazilian or Spanish

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