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Expecting a Leo baby, born Jul 23 – Aug 22? These 25 names are chosen for the sign's themes of the sun, lions, light and royalty. Leo is a fire sign ruled by Sun, so many of the names echo fire, warm, creative, proud and the sign's symbol.
Naming themes for Leo
The lion shines center stage. Leo favors heart, expression, and generous leadership. Names that reflect the sun, lions, light and royalty tend to feel right for a Leo child.
Name meanings are the commonly cited origins and some are debated, so check the background of any name you love. Zodiac name lists are a fun way to get ideas, not a rule.
Leo girl names
Leo boy names
Leo unisex names
How to choose a name for a Leo baby
Say the name aloud with your family name and with a nickname; a name works best when it sounds good in everyday life.
Think about how the name will age: it should suit a toddler, a teenager and an adult.
If you like a theme, the sun, lions, light and royalty gives plenty of room, from direct meanings to myths and symbols.
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