The nameLéonne
Léonne is an old French feminine of Léon. It was mostly given in the 1910s and 1920s.
- Girl's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Leon, it comes from the Latin leo, "lion".
Origin
Latin, through Léon.
History
Found from 1900, Léonne peaked in the early 1920s, then slowly faded, replaced by Léonie. A few families give it again today.
Popularity of the name Léonne
Léonne in France
1922peak year (85 births)
2,270babies named Léonne in France since 1900
Léonne was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 620 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Léonne. Half of all babies named Léonne in France were born before 1922, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Léonne in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Léonne mean?
Like Leon, it comes from the Latin leo, "lion".
What is the origin of the name Léonne?
Latin, through Léon.
Is Léonne a girl's or a boy's name?
Léonne is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Léonne?
Variants and related names of Léonne include Leon.