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What does Leander mean?
Modern: Lion-man.. Leander is of Greek origin, meaning 'lion-man'. It is associated with the myth of Hero and Leander in Greek mythology.
Is Leander a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Leander in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Leander in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Leander suit?
Classic
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Leander
As Leander settled in for a snooze, the other dogs whispered, "Do you think he dreams of being the king of the jungle or just the king of the nap?"
Names similar to Leander
Aella — A Greek name meaning 'whirlwind'.Aengus — Irish name meaning 'one strength'.Aeson — A name from Greek mythology, father of Jason.Alpheus — A name from Greek mythology, associated with a river god.Alven — Alven means 'elf' in Old English.Artus — Latin name associated with the legendary King Arthur.Astraea — Goddess of justice and innocence in Greek mythology.Baldur — A god in Norse mythology associated with beauty and light.