Leonie: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: le-ho-hne-e-e
Origin: France
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Europe
Meaning: Lioness

Leonie, or Léonie, is a Latin-origin feminine given name meaning "lioness". It is derived from the masculine personal name Leon, which means "lion". The name Leonie evolved to Léonie in France and is rare as a surname. The name Leonie has its roots in Latin and is associated with the meaning 'lioness'. It is a feminine form of the Dutch and German name Leonius and is also a variant of the French name Léonie. The name has other spelling variations, including Leon, Leoni, Leona, Leone, Leonelli, and Leonetti. Leonie is pronounced differently in German and Dutch, and it is also spelled as Léonie in French and Leonia in Late Roman.

Leonie Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Leonie is currently #663 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Leonie is currently #353 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Leonie is currently #654 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Leonie is currently #351 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Leonie

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Leonie, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Leonie Hemsworth: Leonie Hemsworth is the mother of Australian actors Chris Hemsworth, Liam Hemsworth, and Luke Hemsworth.

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