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Leonie

LEE-oh-nee1 syllable
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Lioness; brave and strong. (French)

What does Leonie mean?

French: Lioness; brave and strong.. Leonie is derived from the Latin word 'leo', meaning 'lion', and is often associated with bravery and strength.

Is Leonie a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Leonie in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Leonie 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 Leonie suit?

Classic
Human name
Elegant

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Leonie’s Daycare Verdict

When Leonie checked in, all the dogs wagged their tails. I mean, how could you resist a name that sounds like a lead singer? She must be here to audition for the cutest choir in town!

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