Thoughts on girl name.....

[Elmo303]

Cleo.

Think this name is great because it’s strong, feminine without being fussy, classic and beautiful and with a lovely meaning: glory.

But I have doubts over whether or not it’s the one. (Don’t care about car or cat associations). Worried the “Cl” sound is too harsh?!

Thoughts anyone?

We have one and obviously love it!

She is often mistakenly called Chloe but we just politely correct

I’ve come across a few Cleos recently, along with a fair few Coras and Claras. I like it. My friend who named her baby Cleo recently says she gets a fair few people saying Chloe.

I think it's wonderful. I wish I was called Cleo!

Thanks for your comments, glad everyone likes it so far. It’s between this and Rose, which I also love for its simple, classic elegance. DH prefers Cleo tho

I like it!

I prefer Clara TBH but no idea why

I like Clara but feel it’s very popular right now. Cleo has more of a unique but not too out there feel to me

Cleo Rose works - why not both?

Sounds lovely but always swore I wouldn’t put Rose in the middle as it’s such a default middle name. Maybe it’s not a big deal tho

Agree Cleo Rose, lovely !

I love Cleo. It’s one of my favourite names.

Hate Clara.

Lovely 🤗

Love it.

Really love Cleo, for the reasons you have mentioned.

I really like Cleo. It's sounds like a strong, beautiful, classic name to me

I don't think the "Cl" part sounds harsh when paired with the "e-o" part, whereas the "Cl" part of Clara sounds a bit harsh to me.

Cleo much better than Rose, imo.

Reeeeeally like it :)

Very encouraging responses, thanks guys!!

It's really regal and feminine.

Love it.

I'd put Cleopatra on the birth cert though.

I wouldn't really

I don't like it at all. Reminds me of mystics and cats.

But weirdly, Chloe is my all time favourite name.

I prefer Rose to Cleo.

Love it!

And if you wanted a 'full' name with Cleo as a nickname, I know a Cleome (pronounced Clee-oh-me) which I also think is gorgeous!

Love it 💕

Love it. Cool name - sounds like a strong girl name.

My 4 month old is named Cleo. Like you, i worried it might sound harsh/ unfeminine. I really don’t think this now- couldn’t be happier with her name and i can only assume everyone else is soon going to realise what a great name it is and we’ll be ahead of the curve!! People do say Chloe including her grandparents but thinking they’ll clue on eventually.