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Leoni

Girl name · 136 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Leoni: 136 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 15 births in 2004.

From the Latin *Leonius*, meaning "lion," Leoni shares its fierce root with both Leo and Leon. Its bearer, the formidable Leoni Franco, a 17th-century Venetian composer, left a legacy of sacred music, while the name is also borne by the modern screen star, actress Leoni Zeffirelli, daughter of the famed director. The name's Italianate form evokes a sense of elegance and strength, and while no major settlements are directly named after a Leoni, the root appears in places like Leon, Spain, and the Scottish town of Leven, both linked to the same lion symbolism. As a variant of the more common Leonie, Leoni offers a distinctive, lyrical alternative that feels both classic and fresh, particularly popular in Scotland in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.