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At a Glance: Name: Leonie – Meaning: lioness – Origin: Latin (via French Léonie) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: lee-OH-nee
Leonie comes from Latin by way of the French Léonie, and it carries the meaning "lioness." It's pronounced lee-OH-nee (IPA /liˈoʊni/). If you're after a name with Latin roots and a clear, confident sound, Leonie fits that brief.
Meaning & Origin of Leonie
Meaning: Lioness.
Origin: Latin (via French Léonie).
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Leonie
Phonetic: lee-OH-nee IPA: /liˈoʊni/
Popularity of Leonie
SSA records for Leonie run from 1880 to 2024. Its peak came in 1886, when it ranked #547 with 17 babies given the name; in 2024 it ranked #2443, with 74 babies recorded that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Leonie mean?
Lioness. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Leonie)
How do you pronounce Leonie?
Leonie is pronounced lee-OH-nee (IPA: /liˈoʊni/).
Is Leonie a popular name right now?
Leonie peaked at #547 in 1886 and is ranked #2443 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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