Baby name
Leonie
/lee · OH · nee/
Meaning
“Lion”
French and German feminine form of Leon, from Latin leo meaning lion; elegant, short, and established across France, Germany, and Australia.
How it ages.
One of the more reliable classic-modern names; graceful without being precious, ages very well.
The cultural moment.
Top 50 in Germany and Austria for much of the 2000s-2020s; consistently popular in France and Australia. Currently ranks #15 in Germany.