Suddenly I like Leo, a lot. But I need some opinions on just using Leo as a full, first name. I am nervous it sounds too much like a nickname but after days of googling it seems like it is a legit name on its own. What do you guys think? Also do you prefer Leon or Leopold to Leo? (No Leonard or Leonardo, nms)
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Leo is my son's name so naturally I am a fan. I like the simplicity of Leo (spelling, saying).
There are plenty of Leo's in history that used it as a standalone... or at least that is my understanding from BTN. "...It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over all others in the 5th century. It was also borne by six Byzantine emperors and five Armenian kings. Another famous bearer was Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), a Russian novelist whose works include 'War and Peace' and 'Anna Karenina'..."
This is another reason I felt comfortable using it as a standalone vs. a nickname for something longer.
So DH likes Leo, Austin and Garrett best for first names (he finally gave naming this baby some real consideration last night). I feel like Leo is the clear winner, although we won't pick a name until the baby is here (and I'm not ready to completely let James and Owen go).
Strong contenders based on last night's discussion: Leo Donovan Leo Finnian Leo Pierce Austin Pierce Garrett Pierce Garrett Wolf *i may have to find some middle name options for Leo, something 2-3 syllables with Irish/welsh roots.
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I love Leo and definitely think of it as a name, not a nickname. I was really surprised when friends named their son Leonard with the intention of always calling him Leo. I would except a Leonard to nicknamed Len, if anything.
Also, would you pronounce Kieran and Ciarán the same or no? I'm reading Kieran and Ciaran are Keer-in which is the pronunciation I'm familiar with. But Ciarán is more like Keer-ahn/on
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