- Meaning
- Glory
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity
- Familiar (US top 1000)
- Style
- Trendy
- Used in
- English-speaking countries
What people expect from a Cleo
Cleo is built from soft sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a soft name to be warm, agreeable and calm.
The meaning is about leadership. A name can't give a child leadership, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.
A good fit if you hope for: a leader.
Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.
Cleo: name scorecard
Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.
Great choice
Cleo
- International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
- Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
- Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
- Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
- Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
- A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Glory".
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A French court renamed a baby called Nutella to Ella, saying the name would expose her to mockery.
Court of Valenciennes (2015)Questions about Cleo
What does the name Cleo mean?
Cleo is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "Glory".
Is Cleo a boy or girl name?
Cleo is usually a girl's name.
How popular is the name Cleo?
Cleo is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in English-speaking countries.
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