Given name

Leonelle

“resembling a lioness”·“having the strength of a lion”

Leonelle is a variant of Leandra. In Greek use, Leandra carries the interpretation “resembling a lioness.” Leonelle is a variant of Leona. In Latin use, Leona carries the interpretation “having the strength of a lion.”

Meaning & origin

What it means

Leonelle is a variant of Leandra. In Greek use, Leandra carries the interpretation “resembling a lioness.” Leonelle is a variant of Leona. In Latin use, Leona carries the interpretation “having the strength of a lion.”

Explained through its name family

Where it comes from

Leonelle connects to the Leander name family through Leandra. An origin associated with Leander is Greek.

Explained through its name family

The story

Leonelle connects to the Leander name family through Leandra. The history of Leander gives this family its wider story. In mythological stories, Leander is associated with Hero's lover. Leander’s historical associations include a 6th-century saint, the brother of Sts Fulgentius, Isidore, and Florentina.

Explained through its name family

Leonelle’s family of names

Leonelle has a related form in Leona. Leonelle has a related form in Leandra.

Walk Leonelle’s family in the name graph

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The ring: nicknames and forms.

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Nicknames & forms 2

Diminutives, pet forms, short forms and variants used alongside the name.

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Saints

Leoline

“one who is alert; watchful” · “resembling a lioness”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Leodora

“having the strength of a lion” · “resembling a lioness”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Leoine

“resembling a lioness” · “having the strength of a lion”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Liandre

No U.S. birth series

20% boys · 80% girls

Saints

Leiandra

“resembling a lioness”

No U.S. birth series

>99% girls

Saints

Keokie

“one who works the earth; a farmer”

No U.S. birth series

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Sibling ideas

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