Leonardo
brave lion (Germanic via Spanish)
Leonardo is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 74, with 105,676 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 82,850 as Leonardo, and 22,826 as Leonardo Jr.
Origin and meaning
brave lion (Germanic via Spanish)
Leonardo is of Germanic origin via Romance languages such as Spanish and Italian. In the Philippines, it is a traditional Spanish-era Christian name that remains consistently popular across generations.
Derived from the ancient Germanic name Leonhard, combining 'lewo' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It entered Philippine naming traditions primarily through Spanish colonization and Catholic naming practices.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened in the Philippines to Leo, Nardo, or Nardy. It is frequently given as a standalone first name or paired in traditional compound names.
Related forms
- Leonardo Spanish
- Leonardo Italian
- Leonhard German
- Léonard French
- Leonard English
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Leonardo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Leonardo with two Filipino surnames?
Leonardo is the given name. The full name is Leonardo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Leonardo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Leonardo is number 74, with 105,676 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.