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Lenna
Estonian feminine form of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
There are a lot of lion-themed names in fashion these days, and Lenna is one of the more unusual. It's a genuine European short form, ala Leni, given to about 100 baby girls in the US last year.
Lennora
Lennora is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Eleanor or Leonora. These names have Germanic origins, with elements meaning 'light' or 'bright one,' and connections to Greek 'Helena'…
Lenorra
Lenorra is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of names like Lenora, Leonora, or Eleanor. These names ultimately derive from the Old Provençal name 'Alienor,' which evolved…
Lenya
Variation of Lenja, Olena, Helen, Yalena, German, Russian, Greek
"shining torch"
A friendly sounding choice with European charm, Lenya has a number of possible origins. On one hand, it can be seen as an anglicization of the German compound name Lenja, created by blending Lena…
Leocadia
Spanish
"splendid brightness"
Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…
Leodora
Greek
"lioness"
Leonora meets Theodora — this striking alternative to popular Leo names has heaps of potential, and loads of attractive nickname options.
Leokadia
Leokadia is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the male name Leocadius, which means "from Leucadia" (referring to a Greek island). In Christian tradition, Saint Leocadia was a 3rd-century…
Leola
Latin
"lion"
Leola is a feminine name of Latin and German origins. It can be a variant of Leola, meaning 'lioness,' derived from 'leo' (lion), or an elaboration of Leah or Lee. It was most popular in the United…
Leoma
Leoma is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be derived from the Old English word 'leoma,' meaning 'light' or 'radiance,' giving it a luminous quality. Some sources suggest it…
Leonara
Leonara is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'leo' meaning 'lion.' It's a variant of names like Leonora, Eleanor, and Lenora, combining strength and elegance. While less common than its…
Leonarda
Leonarda is a feminine name derived from Leonard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'brave lion' (from 'leon' meaning lion and 'hard' meaning brave or hardy). It's the feminine equivalent of…
Leonia
Latin
"lioness"
Leonia is one of the rarest of the feminizations of Leo and brothers that have lion-related meanings and are growing in popularity throughout the Western World. Leona is the most popular of the group…
Leonicia
Leonicia is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, derived from 'leon' meaning 'lion.' It can be viewed as an elaborate feminine form of Leo or Leon, carrying connotations of strength,…
Leonida
Italian variation of Leonidas
Leonida is the modern Italian form of the name of the ancient Spartan king. Though names that end in a or the a sound are usually feminine, there are several examples popular in recent years -- Luca,…
Leonila
Leonila is a masculine name of Spanish origin, though it is more commonly used as a feminine name in many cultures. Derived from 'Leon,' meaning 'lion,' it carries connotations of strength and…
Leonita
Leonita is a feminine name that likely derives from Leon or Leona, with the diminutive suffix 'ita' adding a sense of endearment. Its roots connect to the Latin word 'leo' meaning 'lion,' suggesting…
Leonna
Leonna is a feminine name that evolved as a variant of Leona, which derives from the Latin word "leo" meaning "lion." It carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. The added double 'n'…
Leonora
Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown
Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the Top 1000 since the 1940s, Leonora…
Leora
Diminutive of Eleanor, or Hebrew and Greek
"light"
Somewhat dated Hebrew name that appears more modern when spelled Liora.
Leota
German
"of the people"
Leota is an antique name rarely used any more -- it was given to just 8 baby girls in the US in 2021. Some sources says Leota is a Native American name meaning blue flower.