Leonie Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Leonie Name at a Glance

Name	Leonie
Meaning	Diminutive of Leonard: Hardy lion or lion-bold. St Leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. Famous Bearers: American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein; Italian Renaissance artist/scientist Leonardo da Vinci (in Italian form).
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Leonie Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Leonie means “Diminutive of Leonard: Hardy lion or lion-bold. St Leonard is the patron saint of prisoners. Famous Bearers: American composer/conductor Leonard Bernstein; Italian Renaissance artist/scientist Leonardo da Vinci (in Italian form”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Leonie Name Origin

Our database records Leonie under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Leonie a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Leonie is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Leonie

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