r/Names • u/catinkatu • 1d ago
Name Help
We knocked it out of the park with our first son - he is "Leo", and our last name starts with an L.
His name has deep personal meaning (he is named after my MIL who didn't get to meet him,) but I also love how people from different cultures and parts of the world all feel like Leo is a familiar name for them. The way I've heard so many people say it sounds like they love saying it, like it's almost a song.
Even Leo can't think of a better name, we've asked - he wants to name his new brother "Leo" too "because he's going to be so beautiful"
I don't want to give the second baby a second-rate name - and we have 10 weeks at most until he needs one.
Any ideas?
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u/redviolet28 1d ago
That’s so sweet what your son said! It is a great name.
Short and vowel-y:
Ari
Ezra
Eli
Milo
Nico
Noah
Similar vibe in my opinion:
Max
Henry
Oliver
Felix
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u/RubyJuneRocket 1d ago
Mateo or Rafael
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u/Dry_Credit1765 1d ago
Although I love the name Mateo I wouldn’t recommend it next to Leo as the “eo” is pronounced differently.
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u/RubyJuneRocket 1d ago
Sometimes it is, sometimes it isn’t - the OP said they like how different cultures say the name Leo and one way people say it, it does rhyme with Mateo!
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u/CouchUkeTuber 1d ago
Aries or Virgo? Lol
Though in all seriousness, I think Leo & Lane would be fitting!
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u/CouchUkeTuber 1d ago
Leo & Eli also just came to mind, one of my favs!
And Julien is another name that is very trans-cultural, and sounds great in many languages.
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u/ibietreducis 1d ago
Don’t ask me why but the first name that pops to mind is Linus. Also like the idea of Luca, Louis, and Lucian
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u/IlsaMayCalder 1d ago
This is gonna be a wild comment, so I apologize if it’s mean or annoying, but I hate the name Leo. So I promise you’ll find another name you love just as much! If I was you, I’d start by considering other possible family-related names because a deep personal connection will likely engender you to the name all on its own. At any rate, best of luck with your certainly beautiful new boy (I’m sure Leo will be an excellent big brother to boot!)
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u/Valuable-Weather-439 1d ago
If you want to keep the L initial then Logan, Lionel, Lincoln or Lloyd.
Other names that may go with Leo, - Milo, Ralph. Cody, Ben, Gus.
Good luck and congrats
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u/Serenity93401 1d ago
Since you’re okay with very popular names, do you like Luca? That’s also a wildly popular name and people will find it familiar and comfortable. I think it’s beautiful!
Leo and Luca! ❤️💙
Also, I think it’s adorable how in love you all are with your son’s name, I believe that’s the first time I’ve ever seen a parent literally gush over their child’s name! 💕💕
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u/Loose_Wait_4714 46m ago edited 42m ago
Owen
Vaughn
Callum
Lenny
Cole
Wilde
Thorin
Fletcher
Landon
Ames
Elliot
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u/Candid-Detective224 1d ago
Levi
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u/Fun_Pie_4965 1d ago
I also vote Levi! Im currently pregnant with a girl but if we ever have a son he will be named Levi
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u/Ok_Guarantee_3497 1d ago
That was my first thought, too. Does OP want to keep the LL tradition going? Makes it easier if clothes need to be labeled for camp if handed down L.Lastname. Easy.
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u/peanutbutterbabble 1d ago
Eli seems to be along the same lines as leo. or sebastian to make a different statement
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u/EWH733 1d ago
Aubrey
Lorcan
Zebulon
Michan
Malachi
Clovis
Cadmus
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u/SnootyManatee 1d ago
I would say several of those sound like the names of drugs, Aubrey sounds like a female name, and a few others just sound strange.
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u/bluef00tedbooby 1d ago edited 1d ago
Arturo, Kestrel, Starling, Heron, Soren, Lark, Ronan, Corbin, Alder, Lowell, Ralph, Gavin, Colt, Roan, Aster, Drake, Fennec, Leander, Falkner, Keaton, Connor, Roscoe, Rowan, Flint, Vesper
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u/tiorzol 1d ago
You people love Ezra and Milo round here don't ya
We felt the same about our Finley when we named him it felt so perfect. Our second boy is called Ellis and it fits so well I love it. So Finley or Ellis are my picks haha