Leontine
Pronunciation: [ l-ehnt-EEN-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Leontine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 136 babies have been named Leontine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Leontine is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,045 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #29,045
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Leontine
Leontine is a girl name .
Leontine is currently ranked #29,045 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Leontine include Leo, Leon, Leony, Leonie, Leont, Leonty, Leontie, Ine, Iney, Ley, Leie, and Leokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Leontine 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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