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A free baby name finder with 5,000+ curated names and meanings that feel like stories. Filter by origin, style, and letter. See popularity trends. Save the ones that make your heart skip.
17 names
Leo
boy#27▲ RisingLatinThirteen popes have taken the name Leo.
Leonardo
boy#89▲ RisingItalianLeonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa and was the quintessential Renaissance man.
Leonora
girl#2623▲ RisingEnglishLeonora peaked at #314 in the U.S. in 1880.
Leopoldo
boy#3215▼ FallingSpanishAt its most popular, Leopoldo reached #783 in the U.S. in 1929.
Leonard
boy#634▬ SteadyEnglishLeonard reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #37 in 1923.
Cleo
girl#885▲ RisingEnglishCleo peaked at #171 in the U.S. in 1907.
Eleonora
girl#3087▲ RisingItalianAt its most popular, Eleonora reached #695 in the U.S. in 1882.
Leona
girl#482▬ SteadyEnglishLeona broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #69 in 1904.
Leonida
boyItalianLeonida is a name with Italian flair.
Leone
unisex#5318▼ FallingItalianLeone is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Leone
boy#5318▼ FallingItalianLeone is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
Leonidas
boy#455▬ SteadyGreekLeonidas peaked at #455 in the U.S. in 2020.
Leonor
girl#2847▲ RisingPortugueseAt its most popular, Leonor reached #725 in the U.S. in 1909.
Leontine
girl#15591▬ SteadyGreekAt its most popular, Leontine reached #716 in the U.S. in 1887.
Leotie
girl#17984▬ SteadyNative AmericanPart of the charming botanical name trend.
Leopold
boy#1440▲ RisingGermanAt its most popular, Leopold reached #591 in the U.S. in 1895.
Leonarda
girl#11921▲ RisingSpanishLeonarda has been gaining popularity in recent years.
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How to Choose a Baby Name
Start with what moves you. Some parents choose names that honor family or culture. Others are drawn to a sound, a meaning, or a feeling they cannot quite explain. There is no wrong way to begin.
Say the name out loud. Try it with your last name, with a middle name, in a whisper and a shout. Names live in the mouth before they live on paper. Try the nickname test: what will friends call them on the playground?
Consider the meaning. A name with a story gives your child something to carry with them, a tiny origin myth they can return to whenever they wonder who they are.
Tips for Narrowing Your List
The Shortlist Method
Each partner picks ten names independently. Compare lists and see where you overlap. The shared names are your starting five.
The 24-Hour Test
Live with your top pick for a full day. Use it in sentences, imagine calling it across a room. If it still feels right at bedtime, it belongs on the final list.
The Initials Check
Write out first, middle, and last initials together. Make sure they do not accidentally spell something you would rather avoid.