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Leontine

Pronunciation: [ l-ehnt-EEN-ee ]

Girl Name #29,045 Most Popular Hidden Gem 8 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Leontine is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced l-ehnt-EEN-ee.

Parents who love the name Leontine often also consider Lena, Leona, Lela .

Popularity Over Time

#29,045
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#29,045
Total SSA Count
6

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Nicknames

Leo Ley Leoie Leonie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Leontine

Is Leontine a boy or girl name?
Leontine is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Leontine?
Leontine is pronounced l-ehnt-EEN-ee.
How popular is the name Leontine?
Leontine is currently ranked #29045 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Leontine?
Common nicknames for Leontine include Leo, Ley, Leoie, and Leonie.
Is Leontine a common or rare name?
Leontine is an uncommon name, ranked #29045 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Ley, Leoie, and Leonie. 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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