Leonardo
Pronunciation: [ l-ee-uhn-AHRD-oh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leonardo first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 141 babies have been named Leonardo in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leonardo is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,285 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #34,285
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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Leonardo is also used as a boy name, ranked #84.
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About the Name Leonardo
Leonardo is a girl name .
Is Leonardo a boy or girl name? Leonardo is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #34,285 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #84. Leonardo is more commonly used as a boy name.
Leonardo is currently ranked #34,285 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leonardo include Leo, Leon, Leony, Leonie, Leona, Leonay, Leonaie, Rdo, Rdoy, Rdoie, Ley, and Leie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leonardo include Leona, Leonor, Leonora, Leonie, Leonna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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